Senior Corporate Engagement Manager at London School of Economics and Political Science

LSE is dedicated to creating a diverse, fair, and inclusive university. The salary for this position ranges from £57,606 to £65,505 per annum, with the potential to increase to £72,157 per annum, including the London allowance. This salary also includes a £7,000 market supplement.

Are you interested in a role that directly contributes to the improvement of society? Do you want to work alongside globally esteemed experts in various fields, such as climate change, data science, sociology, marketing, geography, economics, or politics? Would you like to be part of a forward-thinking community that challenges assumptions and encourages new ideas?

We are in search of a Senior Corporate Engagement Manager who will be responsible for developing and overseeing the School’s relationships with businesses and external third parties, including the public sector and not-for-profit organizations. This role is crucial to building and maintaining relationships with external partners in the UK and internationally to achieve LSE’s 2030 Strategy. We are looking for someone with experience in developing projects and funding proposals with corporate partners and/or an understanding of business partnerships.

Candidates should have a strong background in business relations, preferably within a not-for-profit or public sector environment, and a proven track record of successfully fundraising, generating income, or forming mutually beneficial partnerships. You should have the ability to navigate complex relationships and the determination to negotiate and follow through with partnerships to completion. We are seeking an independent, motivated, and collaborative individual who is a valuable team player and can build positive relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally. Creativity, resourcefulness, and the capability to identify opportunities and approach them innovatively are highly valued, as well as strong communication skills to persuade and engage others.

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

For more information about the position, please refer to the how to apply document, job description, and person specification. To apply, click the ‘Apply’ button above. If you encounter any technical issues with the online application system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. If you have any questions about the role, please email Sarah Anderson at s.l.anderson@lse.ac.uk.

The application deadline is April 7, 2024 (23.59 UK time). Unfortunately, we cannot accept late applications