At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and transform digital skills support for staff and students at LSE.
- Company: Join LSE, a diverse and inclusive university committed to digital fluency.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, generous leave, and excellent training opportunities.
- Other info: Competitive salary with potential progression and skilled worker visa sponsorship available.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on digital transformation and AI in education.
- Qualifications: Experience in L&D management and familiarity with AI/ML in education.
The predicted salary is between 74627 - 74627 £ per year.
LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university. This is a fixed term appointment for 12 months. The Digital Skills Lab (DSL) supports digital fluency within the LSE community through a range of opportunities to develop digital skills in a practical and engaging way.
The Deputy Head (Service Delivery) will work with the Head to provide strategic leadership and oversee operational activity to transform and expand the digital skills support and development programmes for staff and students at LSE, with particular focus on the opportunities presented by generative AI.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Experience managing an L&D function, ideally within an HE context
- Familiarity with risks and opportunities afforded by AI/ML applications in education and skills development
- Experience in supporting your own staff and/or wider institutional groups through periods of change, ideally in the realm of digital transformation
We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities. Any offer of employment is subject to the successful candidate having the right to work in the UK. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be considered for this role.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 23rd November 2026 (23:59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
£64,638 to £74,627 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £82,546 pa inclusive of London allowance.
Deputy Head (Service Delivery) in London employer: lse
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the heart of one of the world's leading social sciences universities. With a commitment to governance excellence and ethical standards, LSE fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Employees benefit from being part of a prestigious institution that influences global policy, alongside a supportive leadership team dedicated to empowering staff in their roles.
