Research Delivery Officer
Support the delivery of philosophical research programmes and events at a leading social science institution.
Best for:Best for administrative professionals with experience in event coordination, budget administration, and academic support within a research environment.
Overview
This position at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) involves supporting the Centre for Philosophy of Natural and Social Science (CPNSS) and the Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method. The Research Delivery Officer will coordinate academic lecture series, high-profile conferences, and public events, including hotel arrangements, room bookings, catering, and event-day logistics. The role also involves managing visitor programmes, administrative support for PhD research funds, expense reimbursements, and personnel onboarding/offboarding. The position is predominantly campus-based with occasional evening attendance and some flexibility in working patterns.
What you'll do
- Coordinate and support the delivery of academic lecture series, conferences, and public events in philosophy.
- Arrange logistics such as hotel bookings, room reservations, catering, and event-day support.
- Prepare calendar invitations and provide practical assistance during events.
- Administer the visitor programme, including greeting researchers, onboarding/offboarding personnel, and ongoing support.
- Assist with the administration of staff and PhD research funds, expense reimbursements, and associated records.
- Ensure accurate and consistent adherence to agreed procedures and protocols.
Requirements
Language: English; proficiency required for daily work interactions
Instruction: English
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage competing deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to provide professional service to staff, visitors, and stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision and demonstrate initiative.
- Attention to detail and the capacity to follow procedures accurately and consistently.
- Experience in providing administrative support, particularly in academic or research environments.
- Experience in general budget administration, including processing expenses and invoices.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-20 (Europe/London)
Applicants must submit their application through the LSE Jobs portal. Ensure all required documents are included and adhere to the application guidelines provided. For technical queries, use the contact links on the LSE Jobs page. Queries about the role can be directed via email to philosophy-dept@lse.ac.uk.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Job description and person specification (as referenced in the application instructions)
Contact
Philosophy Department· Contact for Role Queries
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