All Things Urban

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the foremost social science universities in the world. Its research and teaching span the full breadth of the social sciences, from economics, politics and law to sociology, anthropology, accounting and finance. Founded in 1895 by Beatrice and Sidney Webb, the School has an outstanding reputation for academic excellence. 16 Nobel prize winners have been LSE staff or alumni.

LSE Cities is looking for a Policy Officer to support a major new city leadership programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science. The new programme is being designed to improve governance and delivery of public services in cities across Europe. It will equip mayors and public officials with the leadership, management tools and policy understanding they need to address the increasingly complex and urgent problems faced by metropolitan areas across Europe including sustainability, inequality, good governance and well-being.

Reporting to the Director of LSE Cities, the postholder will work closely with staff from the ongoing ‘European Cities Programme’ and engage with specialist academics and administrators across the School, as well as international institutions and agencies operating in the sector.

Candidates must have an MA level qualification (or higher) in social science or related discipline; experience in delivering complex projects in a team context, experience in developing programme proposals and budgets, and good writing and communication skills for internal and external audiences.

- Salary from £38,313 to £46,148 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £49,614 pa inclusive of London allowance - This is a fixed term appointment for 6 months - This is a full-time position; however, we are open to part time minimum of 3 days (0.6 FTE) The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 11 September 2022 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

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