Vacancies
MSA Programme Lead
Salary from £53,949 to £62,160 pa inclusive, with potential to progress to £69,073 pa inclusive of London allowance
This is a fixed-term appointment until 31 December 2028 and can be offered as a secondment for internal candidates
LSE Cities and the School of Public Policy are launching a three‑year leadership capacity‑building programme to support England’s expanding group of regional and Metro Mayors. Part of a wider Bloomberg Philanthropies initiative, the programme aims to strengthen the institutional capability of Mayoral Strategic Authorities (MSAs) and advance the UK’s devolution agenda. With many MSAs still developing their structures and expertise, the programme offers tailored executive education for Mayors and senior officers, supported by action‑oriented research and practical implementation guidance.
Delivered jointly by LSE Cities and the School of Public Policy, and in partnership with universities across England, the programme will take place in London and in participating MSA cities. It builds on the Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative while ensuring learning is grounded in local contexts. Strategic leadership will come from both LSE units, supported by a small professional services team including a dedicated Programme Lead. The Programme Lead will be crucial in maintaining momentum, building credibility with MSAs, LSE, and Bloomberg Philanthropies, and ensuring the programme delivers lasting impact for participating mayoral teams.
Closing date: 06/04/2026
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Centre Administrator and Executive Assistant
Salary from £36,513 to £41,565 pa with potential to progress to £44,468 pa inclusive of London allowance.
Open-ended, subject to funding contract, initially until 30 June 2027
In the context of the significant expansion of activity associated with the Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative, the role combines operational office management and administrative support to the Centre Manager with high-level executive assistance to the Director and Executive Director in their roles as Co-Chairs of the Initiative. The postholder will play a critical part in ensuring that the Centre’s systems, governance and administrative infrastructure are sufficiently robust and professional to support the Centre’s substantially increased staffing, international engagement, high-level external partnerships and programme delivery linked to the Initiative.
Closing date: 30/03/2026
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Student Officer - Funding and Fellowships
Salary from £36,513 to £41,565 pa with potential to progress to £44,468 pa inclusive of London allowance.
Open-ended, subject to funding contract, initially until 30 June 2027
The role will provide comprehensive administrative and participant facing support for the initiative’s funded programmes, including scholarships, PhD studentships and fellowship schemes.
The postholder will coordinate the full lifecycle of these programmes, from recruitment and selection through onboarding, programme engagement and alumni follow-up, and act as a key point of contact for applicants, students, fellows and partner institutions (including Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Hertie School). The role requires experience in coordinating multi‑stage processes in participant-facing service, excellent organisation, communication and stakeholder management, along with a proactive and collaborative approach.
Closing date: 30/03/2026
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