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The London School of Economics and Political Science appoints Jane Cunliffe as Chief Operating Officer

Lead Author
Perrett Laver
Published
10 Mar 2026
Industry
Higher Education
Location
London

The London School of Economics and Political Science appoints Jane Cunliffe as Chief Operating Officer

Jane joins LSE from the UK Department for Education (DfE), where she has been Chief Operating Officer since 2022. With a long‑standing professional association with education policy and public sector delivery, Jane has worked across several major UK government departments including senior roles as Director of Strategic Finance at the Department for Work and Pensions; Director of Public Spending at HM Treasury; and in the Cabinet Office.

Jane’s extensive experience in operational leadership, public finance, and large‑scale organisational management is complemented by her non‑executive and voluntary positions. She is a trustee and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee at St Mungo’s, the homelessness charity, and has previously served as a trustee of the Howard Partnership Trust, a multi‑academy trust in Surrey.

I very much look forward to working with, and learning from, colleagues and students across the School to support LSE’s strategic ambitions, strengthen operational capability, and ensure we continue to provide an outstanding environment and continually improve experiences for all.

Jane Cunliffe

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