Job title: Big Conversation Assistants 

Salary: £16.59 per hour  

Location: LSESU/LSE 

Working hours: 0-hour contract  

Contract type: 0-hour contract 

Job Summary: 

The Big Conversation is a pivotal initiative led by the LSE Students' Union (LSESU) for the 2026/27 enrollment period. As a member of the Big Conversation Crew, you will serve as a welcoming first point of contact for new students. 

Through structured one-to-one interactions, you will provide a friendly face on their first day, signposting them to bespoke support and opportunities using our innovative Big Convo framework. All successful candidates will undergo comprehensive training and receive ongoing support throughout the project. 

Who are we looking for?  

This role is ideal for exceptional communicators who thrive on interpersonal connections and have a genuine passion for supporting their peers. 

Applicants who can deliver exceptional experience to their fellow students and are committed, positive, outgoing and approachable with a ‘can-do’ attitude and a desire to work within a student-facing organisation servicing a culturally diverse student body are perfect for this role.  

The project will run from August 25th to September 25th. While we offer flexibility, preference will be given to candidates with consistent availability across the duration of this period. 

Why apply? 

Apply because you are driven by impact and excited by challenge. We are the opposite of ‘corporate’ – we are a team of progressive, daring, and creative individuals dedicated to making a tangible difference in an unconventional, high-energy workplace. 

How we recruit 

We want to ensure all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible, therefore we ask that all candidates complete our Application Process in two stages: 

Part 1: Supporting Statement is all about you telling us about your suitability for the role and will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for an interview. Please keep this one page maximum and do not include any personal information, e.g. name or date of birth. Please use the job description and person specification to help write this.  

Part 2: (Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form) is personal information – so we can contact you if you are shortlisted for the interview. It also helps us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This part will only be seen by HR and will not have any impact on shortlisting.  

Application forms are formatted to ensure the equality monitoring data is removed before applications are seen by the shortlisting panel. This process allows us to ensure that the shortlisting is done in a fair and consistent manner and all applicants are given the same opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. 

Want to apply? 

To apply, please complete an online application

If you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact:  

Minty Dong at z.dong10@lse.ac.uk

 

Job application timeline
On website: 5th May 2026
Closing date: 25th May 2026
Intended Interview dates: 2nd and 3rd of June 2026