JOB TITLE: ACCESS AND WIDENING PARTICIPATION ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

SALARY: £15.52 per hour
LOCATION: LSE Students’ Union (On Campus)
WORKING HOURS: Zero-hour contract*

*Variable shift pattern – up to 6-8 hours per week during term time.

Who we are
 

Part business, part charity, part membership body – students’ unions are all seriously fun places to work. They are organisations in their own right. Professionally run, but different. Professional teams support elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and fulfil potential; we help make it happen. 
 

Founded in 1897, LSE Students' Union is one of the oldest Students' Unions in the UK and is the representative and campaigning body for students at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).  Like other Students' Unions, it also funds and facilitates student activities on campus, including societies, sports clubs through the Athletics Union (AU), the Media Group and Raising and Giving (RAG) charitable fundraising initiatives. 
 

About the job
 

LSESU’s Student Voice Team is looking for a highly organised student who is passionate about improving the experiences of LSE students.
 

The Access and Widening Participation Administrative Assistant will be responsible for supporting on the delivery of Access and Participation Plan interventions at LSESU. They will support the Campaigns and Participation Team with running key support services for marginalised groups of students, such as the Ethnic Minority Mentoring Scheme (formerly BME Mentoring Scheme), and helping to facilitate LSESU’s contribution to the LSE Navigate programme.

This is the ideal opportunity for someone with an ability to work collaboratively with people, a passion for enhancing the student experience and a commitment to advocating for underrepresented communities at LSE.

This role sits within the Student Voice Team which:
 

·      Provides support to LSESU’s elected Sabbatical & Part-Time Officers
 

·      Administers the Union’s democratic processes (including elections)
 

·      Supports student campaigners
 

·      Provides policy and research support to the organisation
 

·      Delivers the Ethnic Minority Mentoring Scheme (formerly BME Mentoring Scheme)
 

The ideal candidate will have:
 

·      Friendly, helpful and engaging manner with good interpersonal skills
 

·      Good organisational skills
 

·      Strong time management
 

·      An interest in campaigns and supporting projects
 

·      Proficiency in Microsoft Office
 

·      Proficiency in various social media platforms
 

·      A commitment to equality and diversity
 

·      An ability to handle politically sensitive situations
 

·      Good communication skills
 

·      Good attention to detail
 

Responsibilities — include but not limited to:
 

·      Assist with Campaigns and Participation Team administration and project work
 

·      Assist in the planning and organisation of events and activities
 

·      Support with the drafting, proofreading and fact-checking of internal documents
 

·      Provide administrative support for the Team, including the typing up of feedback forms and transcribing focus groups

·      Process payments for participation rewards and incentives such as gift vouchers

·      Support with the administration of the Ethnic Minority Mentoring Scheme inbox
 

Why apply?
 

Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces.
 

Benefits and Perks
 

·      London Living Wage
 

·      Flexibility for work-life-study balance
 

·      Enhance your CV
 

·      Gain practical work experience in a fast-paced environment
 

Want to apply?
 

To apply please prepare a CV, personal statement, and Equal Opportunities Form. Please ensure your personal statement is no longer than one side of A4 and covers why you feel like you wish to apply for this role and how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the role.
 

 To apply for this role, please complete an online application – found on our website here: Vacancy

LSESU is committed to fully representing LSE’s diverse student community, and we welcome applicants from all nationalities, genders, and levels of study.
 

If you would like to have an informal chat about this role please contact Neve Atkinson at n.atkinson2@lse.ac.uk

Please note, you must be an LSE student during the 2025-2026 academic year to apply for this role.

CONTRACT
Fixed Term, Temporary, Zero-Hour

JOB TYPE
Student Role 
 

Timeline below:
 

• Application deadline: 5th January
• Interviews: 16th January between 9am and 1pm