Programme Manager, CCRG
Posted 4 days ago by The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
£51,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Programme Manager for the Conflict and Civicness Research Group at LSE IDEAS will oversee the operational management of research grants, ensuring efficient use of resources and acting as the primary contact for the group. This fixed-term role, lasting until March 31, 2026, requires strong organizational skills and effective communication to liaise with researchers, academic staff, and external partners. The position offers opportunities for professional development and is part of a diverse and inclusive university environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all operational aspects of research grants for the Conflict and Civicness Research Group.
- Ensure efficient management of human, academic, and financial resources.
- Act as the principal contact for the group, liaising with researchers, academic staff, and divisions within the School.
- Interface with institutional partners, local researchers, and funders.
- Utilize initiative in problem-solving throughout the research lifecycle.
- Navigate the academic research landscape and the lifecycle of research grants.
Key Skills:
- Strong organizational skills.
- Clear communication abilities at all levels.
- Solutions-focused approach.
- Understanding of the academic research landscape.
- Experience with the lifecycle of research grants.
Salary (Rate): £51,000 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university
LSE IDEAS Programme Manager, Conflict and Civicness Research Group
Salary from £42,679 to £51,000 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £54,730 pa inclusive of London allowance
This is a fixed term appointment until 31 st March 2026
LSE IDEAS is LSE's foreign policy think tank. It hosts interdisciplinary research projects, produces working papers and reports, holds public and off-the-record events, and delivers cutting-edge executive training programmes for government, business and third-sector organisations.
We are currently seeking a Programme Manager, who will be part of LSE IDEAS but based within the Conflict and Civicness Research Group, a Recognised Group . The post holder will manage all operational aspects of its research grants, ensuring the efficient management of the team’s human, academic and financial resources and being a principal contact for the Group. The post will work closely with researchers, academic staff and colleagues from Divisions within the School to ensure efficiently run research grants . The position is on a 1 FTE, fixed-term contract until 31 st March 2026, with a possible extension upon confirmation of further funding.
Strong organisation skills, clear communication at all levels and a solutions-focussed approach will help the post holder to stand out in this role. The Programme Manager will act as the key interface between the Recognised Group and other areas of the School. Liaison with institutional partners, locally based researchers and funders is fundamental to the role, with the post holder expected to use their initiative in problem-solving when issues arise throughout the course of the research lifecycle. An understanding of the academic research landscape and the lifecycle of research grants will enable the post-holder to navigate the cyclical nature of this varied role.
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 a.bryant@lse.ac.uk
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 18th July 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.