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We are currently advertising for the following post at the Institute:
Research Project Manager
Salary from £43,277 to £51,714 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £55,497 pa inclusive of London allowance
This is a fixed term appointment for 2 years
The Grantham Research Institute is a world-leading centre for the study of the economics and social sciences of climate change and other global environmental problems. We are seeking to recruit a Senior Administration Officer to join our excellent professional services team and take lead operational responsibility for the effective management of the Institute’s physical resources and the delivery of a varied portfolio of internal research events.
The Project Manager will coordinate and plan for delivery of the operational components of the Institute’s Research. Working closely with Principal Investigators (PI) and the Institute Manager the role covers a wide range of project management, delivery, communication, and governance activities. They will also be responsible in supporting the Institute Manager in the financial management of the GRI core funding, including monitoring of expenditure and forecasting.
Applicants should have:
- Demonstrable experience of working in a university environment, or equivalent demonstrable project management experience of research activity.
- Experience of financial and budget management, including use of Excel or equivalent software to monitor project expenditure and produce financial reports
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to streamline project components
- Ability to exercise initiative in responding independently to unforeseen problems and situations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working and excellent training and development opportunities.
Interested in applying?
- Download the how to apply document
- Download the job description
- Download the person specification
- Applications need to be made online via the LSE Jobs site
If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Vanessa Eyles, Operations Manager, at v.eyles@lse.ac.uk
The closing date for receipt of applications is 23 March 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient number of applications are received. If you delete or withdraw your application, you will not be able to re-apply for this vacancy.
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