Who are we?
Part business, part charity, part membership body – students’ unions are all seriously fun places to work. They are organisations in their own right. Professionally run, but different. Professional teams support elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and fulfil potential; we help make it happen. Founded in 1897, LSE Students' Union is one of the oldest Students' Unions in the UK and is the representative and campaigning body for students at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Like other Students' Unions, it also funds and facilitates student activities on campus, including 200+ societies, 40+ sports clubs through the Athletics Union (AU), the Media Group and Raising and Giving (RAG) charitable fundraising initiatives.
What’s the job?
As a Partnerships Coordinator at LSE Students’ Union, you’ll build and maintain strong relationships with key LSE staff and departments to deliver impactful services and activities for students. You’ll manage the LSESU Account Management Programme, overseeing 25 different projects, and ensure the seamless coordination of work across the university. You’ll gather and analyse data to provide valuable insights, helping to improve student services. Plus, you’ll lead a team of student staff and volunteers to support the successful delivery of these initiatives.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about building strong relationships and supporting student success. The ideal candidate will have experience working with key stakeholders, both internal and external, and will be skilled in data collection, analysis, and using insights to inform decision-making. You should have a strong ability to collaborate with academic departments and students to deliver impactful activities, while also working independently when needed.
You’ll need excellent organisational and planning skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Your communication skills should be exceptional, able to present complex ideas clearly and confidently to a range of audiences.
Why apply?
Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces. Plus…
Benefits and Perks
How do we recruit?
We want to ensure that all systems, policies and processes are (1) free from bias or discrimination, and (2) fair and accessible. We therefore ask that all candidates complete our Application Process in two stages:
Part 1. Complete a Personal Statement, telling us about your suitability for the role (this is what will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for an interview). In doing so, please (1) ensure that your personal statement is no longer than 2 sides of A4, (2) ensure that you don’t include any personal details within your personal statement, and (3) use the job description and person specification as a guide to help write it.*
*Your personal statement is all that we will see when shortlisting, so please be sure to cover everything that you’d like us to know about your suitability for this role within it, making it clear that you meet all of the job’s requirements.
Part 2. Complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form, so that we’re able to contact you if shortlisted for an interview. This will only be seen by our HR team (and will therefore have no impact on shortlisting), but it does help us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants.
Part 3. Please send us your CV.
Want to apply?
To apply please complete an online application - found on our website here: Vacancy
In the meantime, if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact: Jacob Pepper (Interim Head of Student Voice) - j.pepper@lse.ac.uk
Job Application Timeline
Closing date: Sunday 23rd March 2025 (23:59pm)*
Intended interview dates: Tuesday 1st April 2025