The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is recruiting a Deputy Head (Service Delivery) for its Digital Skills Lab, with applications closing on 23 November 2026. The post pays from £64,638 to £74,627 a year inclusive, with the potential to progress to £82,546 a year inclusive of the London allowance.

The vacancy, posted on 9 November 2026, is a fixed-term appointment for 12 months. It sits at the heart of LSE's work to build digital confidence across the university, at a time when generative artificial intelligence is changing how staff and students work, study and teach.

What the Digital Skills Lab does

The Digital Skills Lab supports digital fluency across the LSE community through practical opportunities to develop digital skills. The Deputy Head will work alongside the Head of the Lab to provide strategic leadership and oversee day-to-day operational activity, transforming and expanding the digital skills support and development programmes offered to staff and students.

A particular focus of the role is the opportunities presented by generative AI. The successful candidate will help shape how the Lab responds to fast-moving technology, turning new tools and techniques into training and support that staff and students can actually use.

Who should apply

LSE is looking for a candidate with experience of managing a learning and development function, ideally within a higher education setting. Applicants should be familiar with the risks and opportunities that artificial intelligence and machine learning bring to education and skills development.

The role also calls for experience of supporting staff, or wider institutional groups, through periods of change, ideally in the area of digital transformation. The Deputy Head will lead operational teams, manage services used across the School, and work with colleagues in departments and professional services to grow the Lab's reach.

Pay, benefits and contract

The salary range is £64,638 to £74,627 a year inclusive, with potential progression to £82,546 a year inclusive of the London allowance. The appointment is fixed term for 12 months.

LSE offers an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and training and development opportunities. The university says it is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive institution.

Sponsorship and how to apply

The vacancy states that Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be considered for the role, and that any offer of employment is subject to the successful candidate having the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is assessed by the employer against the Home Office rules in force at the time, and applicants should read the current Skilled Worker guidance on GOV.UK before applying.

Applications must be submitted through LSE's own jobs site by 23 November 2026 at 23:59 UK time. LSE says it is unable to accept late applications. Further information, including the job description and person specification, is available on the vacancy page, and queries about the post can be sent to the Digital Skills Lab directly.

Sources: LSE Jobs and UK Jobs With Visa Sponsorship, November 2026