Department and Research Operations Assistant

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Department of Methodology

Department and Research Operations Assistant

Salary from £28,240 to £31,527 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £33,753 pa inclusive of London allowance.

This is a fixed term appointment for 18 months, with any extension subject to available funding.

The Department of Methodology at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in social science research methodology. The Department coordinates and provides a focus for methodological activities at the School.

The Department is seeking a highly motivated, efficient, and hardworking individual to join our dynamic and friendly professional services team. The postholder will provide operational support and assistance to staff, visitors, and students, assist with the administration of the department’s PhD programmes, and work alongside the Department and Research Operations Manager on tasks related to the day-to-day operations of the Department and its research grants.

This varied role will provide the successful candidate with an excellent opportunity to develop their career in Higher Education. Candidates should have experience in day-to-day office administration, and be able to demonstrate good attention to detail, strong communication and IT skills, the ability to plan and organise their own workload, and experience in contributing positively to a team.

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

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

Prior to submitting your application, you should review the how to apply document and follow the guidance provided.

To apply for this post, please go to www.jobs.lse.ac.uk. If you have any queries about applying on the online system or require an alternative format for the application, please e-mail: hr.jobs@lse.ac.uk quoting reference.

For further information on this post, please contact Camilya Maleh,c.maleh@lse.ac.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 5 March 2023. (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.