Research Delivery Officer

Overview

In this role you support the delivery of philosophical research programmes and events at LSE, working closely with the CPNSS Centre Manager and the Philosophy Department Manager. You will handle event logistics, from hotels and room bookings to calendar invites and on-site support, and you will administer the visitor programme and staff/PhD funds administration. The position is mainly campus-based with some evenings and flexible working patterns across the year. You will contribute to a busy, contributing-to-mission environment that values research impact and public engagement.

Pay / Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of philosophical research programmes and events (lectures, conferences, public events)
• Arrange hotels, room bookings and catering; prepare calendar invites; provide event-day support
• Administer visitor programme: greet visiting researchers, onboarding and offboarding, ongoing support
• Assist with administration of staff and PhD research funds, expense reimbursements, and related records
• Contribute to general budget administration: processing expenses and invoices
• Role is predominantly campus-based with occasional evenings to support events

Key requirements

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan, prioritise and meet competing deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; provide professional, responsive service to staff, visitors and stakeholders
• Ability to work with limited supervision and use initiative; know when to escalate
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to procedures
• Administrative support experience, including event organisation/delivery in academic or research settings
• Experience with general budget administration, including processing expenses and invoices

• Excellent communication
• Professional and responsive service
• Initiative and independent working
• Attention to detail
• Stakeholder management

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