Communications Manager, Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative
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Salary: £53,949 to £62,160 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £69,073 pa inclusive of London allowance.
Duration: Open‑ended, subject to funding contract, initially until 30 June 2027.
About LSE Cities
LSE Cities is a dynamic research centre at the London School of Economics and Political Science, dedicated to studying how the world’s cities are shaped and transformed. We foster cutting‑edge research, convene impactful events, and develop future leaders in urban development.
About The Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative
The Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative is a pioneering program to help mayors and their teams across the continent strengthen leadership skills, drive public sector innovation, and tackle complex urban challenges to deliver tangible results for residents in new ways.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Communications Manager to lead the strategic management, oversight and delivery of the Initiative’s communications activities including press outreach, digital engagement, web development and dissemination events in support of the Initiative’s goals. The postholder will work closely with the Communications team at Bloomberg Philanthropies and senior stakeholders at LSE and Hertie School to shape and implement high‑impact communications approaches that are responsive to the needs of city government leaders.
Key responsibilities:
* Develop and execute communications strategies and campaigns in a fast‑paced environment.
* Create impactful stories based on data and craft clear, engaging content for the Initiative with a strong emphasis on storytelling.
* Oversee press outreach, digital engagement, web development and dissemination events.
Qualifications:
* Experience managing and delivering communications strategies and campaigns.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Proactive and collaborative attitude.
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.
To apply for this post, please go to www.jobs.lse.ac.uk. 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 Lse.Cities@lse.ac.uk.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 7 December 2025 (23.59 UK time). Interviews will be held in early January 2026. Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing (Higher Education)
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