Training Specialist – Academic Partnerships

London School of Economics and Political Science; London; Hybrid; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in London is seeking a Training Specialist for their Digital Skills Lab. This role involves delivering and coordinating training to enhance students’ academic experiences. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in digital skills training and proficiency in data analysis tools like Excel or Python. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and excellent development opportunities.

Benefits

Occupational pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in designing and delivering digital skills training.
• Prior experience working with stakeholders to deliver successful learning outcomes.
• Professional training or teaching qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery and coordination of technical training that enhances students' academic courses.
• Establish relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage the full lifecycle of events, from planning to execution.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Networking skills

Experience in designing and delivering digital skills training

Proficient in Excel or Power BI

Proficient in Python or R

Job description

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university

Salary from £43,277 to £51,714 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £55,497 pa inclusive of London allowance (pro rata)

This is a fixed term appointment until 31 July 2026 with a potential extension pending funding.

The Digital Skills Lab provides LSE students with a range of opportunities to develop their digital skills in a practical and engaging way. Working closely with academic departments, LSE Careers and LSE LIFE to provide a holistic service, the Digital Skills Lab’s mission is to create digitally confident social scientists.

The Training Specialist – Academic Partnerships postholder will work as part of a team of trainers, supporting the delivery and coordination of effective and engaging technical training that is tailored to use cases in academic disciplines or key industries. The role will require the postholder to:

• Work with Learning Developers and academic colleagues on the curation and delivery of effective and engaging training opportunities that support and enhance students’ academic courses and future employment prospects.
• Establish good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, proactively seeking out valuable opportunities for the LSE community.
• Manage the full lifecycle of events, from planning through to execution, with support from colleagues as appropriate.

Applicants must have excellent communication and networking skills and extensive experience in designing and delivering digital skills training. The successful candidate will be proficient in at least one business analysis tool (Excel or Power BI) and in at least one data science tool (Python or R) and have prior experience working with other stakeholders to deliver successful learning outcomes. Experience in performance consulting and a professional training or teaching qualification is desirable.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 13August 2025 (23.59 UK time).

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

£43,277 to £51,714 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £55,497 pa inclusive of London allowance (pro rata)