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Location
London, United Kingdom
Category
Education
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
£63,370–£73,163 per year, with potential progression to £80,927
Application Deadline
15 November 2026
Job Description
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is recruiting a Head of Research Assessment & Intelligence to provide strategic leadership for research assessment, research intelligence and institutional decision-making.
The successful candidate will lead a team responsible for analysing research performance, supporting institutional research assessment exercises and providing evidence to inform strategic planning. The role involves working with senior academic and professional stakeholders to strengthen research quality, improve assessment processes and support the university's research ambitions.
Responsibilities include leading research intelligence activities, overseeing institutional preparations for research assessment exercises, developing analytical approaches, managing resources and work plans, and translating complex evidence into clear strategic recommendations.
The post-holder will work collaboratively across the university to improve research assessment, evaluation and decision-making processes.
The advertised salary is £63,370–£73,163 per year, with potential progression to £80,927, inclusive of the London allowance.
Applications close on 15 November 2026. This is a senior specialist role, so candidates should carefully review the official person specification before applying.
The successful candidate will lead a team responsible for analysing research performance, supporting institutional research assessment exercises and providing evidence to inform strategic planning. The role involves working with senior academic and professional stakeholders to strengthen research quality, improve assessment processes and support the university's research ambitions.
Responsibilities include leading research intelligence activities, overseeing institutional preparations for research assessment exercises, developing analytical approaches, managing resources and work plans, and translating complex evidence into clear strategic recommendations.
The post-holder will work collaboratively across the university to improve research assessment, evaluation and decision-making processes.
The advertised salary is £63,370–£73,163 per year, with potential progression to £80,927, inclusive of the London allowance.
Applications close on 15 November 2026. This is a senior specialist role, so candidates should carefully review the official person specification before applying.
Requirements
- Senior leadership experience in a research-intensive environment.
- Experience leading institutional preparations for research assessment exercises such as the Research Excellence Framework (REF).
- Expertise in research intelligence, evaluation and quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Strong strategic planning, governance and project management skills.
- Ability to interpret complex information and provide evidence-based recommendations to senior decision-makers.
- Experience managing teams, work plans, resources and risk controls.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to build effective relationships with academic and professional stakeholders.
- Commitment to high-quality service delivery and continuous improvement.
- Experience leading institutional preparations for research assessment exercises such as the Research Excellence Framework (REF).
- Expertise in research intelligence, evaluation and quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Strong strategic planning, governance and project management skills.
- Ability to interpret complex information and provide evidence-based recommendations to senior decision-makers.
- Experience managing teams, work plans, resources and risk controls.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to build effective relationships with academic and professional stakeholders.
- Commitment to high-quality service delivery and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Annual salary of £63,370–£73,163.
- Potential salary progression to £80,927.
- Occupational pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Potential salary progression to £80,927.
- Occupational pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Professional development opportunities.
Visa & Work Authorization
The position is based in London, United Kingdom.
The vacancy information reviewed does not confirm whether visa sponsorship is available. Applicants who require UK work sponsorship should contact LSE recruitment to confirm eligibility and sponsorship availability before applying.
The vacancy information reviewed does not confirm whether visa sponsorship is available. Applicants who require UK work sponsorship should contact LSE recruitment to confirm eligibility and sponsorship availability before applying.
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