Communications, Events and Marketing Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead the Sociology Department’s communications, events and marketing efforts to raise the profile of its research and outputs. You’ll develop and deliver a multi-channel strategy, collaborate with academic leads, and manage a broad events programme. You will create engaging content, oversee the department’s website and social channels, and line-manage the Communications and Events Officer. This fixed-term post supports the department’s strategic plan and wider LSE priorities.

Pay / Benefits

• occupational pension scheme
• generous annual leave
• hybrid working
• excellent training and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Department’s communications, events and marketing plan
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with academic leads (e.g., LSE Human Rights, British Journal of Sociology)
• Plan, manage and deliver a wide-ranging events programme
• Execute a multi-channel communications strategy to reach diverse audiences
• Produce AV and digital content using specialist software
• Oversee and improve the Departmental website and social media channels
• Line-manage the Communications and Events Officer

Key requirements

• Degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience of managing and marketing a programme of events and communications strategies, preferably in Higher Education
• Experience of video and podcast production
• Experience sourcing and developing engaging, audience‑appropriate content
• Excellent knowledge of digital platforms and their role in a wider strategy
• Ability to build productive working relationships and contribute to team goals

• Relationship building
• Collaborative working
• Strategic thinking
• Video production
• Podcast production
• Content creation for diverse audiences

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