Operations Assistant (Economic History)
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Position Overview & Specifications
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Department of Economic History
Operations Assistant
Salary from £28,240 to £31,527 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £33,753 pa inclusive of London allowance
The Department of Economic History is inviting applications to the post of Operations Assistant. The candidate will work as part of a small Professional Services Team and will support the day to day operational activities of the department.
The post holder will work closely with the PSS team and Faculty to facilitate smooth day-to-day running of the department. Operating in a courteous and responsive office environment with a strong focus on client service, the post holder will help to deliver support to Departmental staff, students and visitors. The post holder will assist with the Department’s day to day operations including financial processing, maintaining and ordering department supplies and assisting with departmental events and parties.
Candidates should have excellent written and oral communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to build and maintain good working relationships with a range of colleagues. Experience of working in Higher Education is desirable.
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.
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 the Department Manager, Jennie Stayner: j.c.stayner@lse.ac.uk
The closing date for receipt of applications is 13th February 2023 (23.55 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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