Overview

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Role and Details

STICERD and CASE Centre Manager

Salary from £53,949 to £62,160 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £69,073 inclusive of London allowance. This is a fixed term appointment for 2 years.

STICERD and CASE are part of the vibrant research community at LSE, bringing together scholars in Economics and related disciplines. We are seeking a Centre Manager to lead the operational, financial, and administrative functions of both centres during a period of transition. STICERD’s recent fundraising successes have brought about significant growth, presenting an opportunity to evolve the current support structure to meet increased demand. The role involves close collaboration with two Centre Directors, line management of the administrative team, and strategic planning to support growth and sustainability. The postholder will need strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to navigate complexity with initiative and diplomacy. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of two influential research centres at a pivotal moment.

Responsibilities

• Experience of working at a relevant level in an administrative/business management capacity, ideally in a university environment.
• Proven line management experience.
• The ability to manage and oversee resources allocated to the Centres, including human, physical and financial.
• The ability to set and maintain standards for the Centres’ support services.
• Experience of change management is desirable.

Qualifications and Benefits

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

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 Marta Wasik m.m.wasik@lse.ac.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 8 September 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.