Research Coordinator

b Overview /b p As Research Coordinator in LSEs Department of Sociology, you will support research administration, initiatives, and assessment exercises to foster a vibrant research culture. You will manage funding-related activities, visitor and staffing processes, and coordinate seminars, conferences, and other events. A major focus is providing comprehensive admin support for the Sociology MPhil/PhD programme, from admissions to examinations and communications. This role sits at the intersection of research management and academic delivery, enabling high-quality student and staff experiences. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li occupational pension scheme /li li generous annual leave /li li hybrid working /li li training and development opportunities /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Coordinate research activities, strategic initiatives, and formal research assessment exercises /li li Promote and support a vibrant research culture and funding-related activities /li li Administer academic visitor and research staffing processes /li li Support delivery of seminars, conferences, and other research events /li li Provide comprehensive administrative support for the MPhil/PhD programme (admissions, programme delivery, examinations, assessments, communications, records, student support, events, facilities) and liaison with the PhD Academy /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Excellent administrative and organisational skills /li li Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities /li li Experience of administration in Higher Education /li li Professional communication with staff, students and external contacts /li li Proactive, flexible and collaborative approach; ability to use initiative and follow procedures /li /ul ul li proactive /li li flexible /li li collaborative /li li administrative systems (HE environment) /li li coordination and event management /li li records and student support administration /li /ul