Join our Team
There is a place for everyone on the LSE German Society committee, whether you are a Bachelor, Master or Phd Student.
Not only will you meet great people, but also engage with stimulating material throughout the year. Amongst others, you will help organise the German Symposium and other events or activities.
Applications will open on the 25th of September!
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Executive Committee is elected, prior to the start of the academic year. Positions are typically taken up by students that have had experience with running the LSE German Society. The Executive Committee works throughout the summer to organise the annual German Symposium and structure the society for the incoming academic year.
President
Vice PREsident
Secretary
Treasurer
The Management Committee
The Management Committee supports the Executive Committee in running the Society. The Heads of Logistics, External Affairs, Scholarship and Events chair their own sub-committees with 5 officers. For more information about their roles see the division section below.
The Head of Logistics chairs the Logistics Division of the Society overseeing the organisation of the German Symposium. For example, you will be responsible for the venue set-up, the organisation of banners, technical requirements and speaker presents as well as the planning of speaker transports and catering requirements. Apply below for this position. Learn more about the division below.
The Head of Communications & Social Media chairs the division which manages the Society’s outreach and press relations. Furthermore he oversees the management and creation of posts on all our social media channels. Learn more about the division below.
The Head of Events chairs the Events Division of the Society which is responsible for delivering the social and cultural events. Apply below for this position. Learn more about the division below.
The Head of Sponsorship works closely with the Treasurer to organize workshops with our partners, to attract new sponsors, and to shape the careers-related offering of our society.
Every year, the German Society invites 60 German speaking students from other universities to the Symposium. The Scholarship team will be responsible for everything from the application process to arranging accommodation for the students.
Are you ready to organize exclusive speaker event series with top partners and CEOs from finance, business, and law? This is your chance to network with leading professionals, manage high-profile events, and help secure new sponsorships for the Society. Success in this role requires strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset. Most importantly, teamwork is at the heart of this position—collaboration and supporting each other is key to delivering exceptional results.
Divisions
Each division has its own point of focus. However we always work closely together and support one another. Each Division has one Head and several Officers. All divisions meet jointly once a week to discuss recent developments in the Society.
Are you an organised individual who wants to take up responsibility and take the operational part of the Symposium into your own hands? From venue set-up, events stewarding to speaker transportation, the logistics division is a crucial part in the society providing essential support for all of our events. You will be working closely with the Executive Committee and our speakers’ offices to orchestrate our operations and guarantee a successful Symposium.
Apply below to become part of the Logistics Division.
The Communication & Social Media Division manages the Society’s relations and marketing strategy for internal and external events.
Do you want to represent the society and engage with our crucial stakeholders such as German and British press, political institutions or the LSE? Are you excited to create content for our social media pages and use your creativity to let our public image shine? Then this is the right role for you!
Apply below to become part of the Communications & Social Media Division.
Do you want to shape the social events of one of the biggest societies at LSE? Help the Executive Committee organise the legendary Oktoberfest, our monthly Stammtisch, networking events with other German societies in London, Oxford and Cambridge and set-up informal coffee chats with our Symposium speakers?
Then the Events Division is your chance to showcase your creativity and engage our members beyond career and academic events!
Apply below to become part of the Events Division.
Do you want to interact with the largest consultancies, banks, and law firms? Or are you interested in the largest German corporations or the most promising start-ups? Are you reliable and a strong communicator? Then this is your chance to apply and become part of our sponsorship team, where you will work together closely with our Treasurer to shape the Society’s sponsorship strategy, attract new partners, and carry out workshops and other events with firms at the top of their industries!
Do you want to be at the heart of organising one of the biggest student-led scholarship programs at the LSE? The SOTS (Scholars of the Symposium) division is responsible for inviting 50 talented German-speaking students from universities worldwide to participate in the Symposium. From overseeing the application process to arranging accommodation and ensuring they have an unforgettable experience, you will be responsible for a range of different tasks. Join us to play a vital role in connecting students and creating a memorable Symposium for all!
Are you ready to organize exclusive speaker event series with top partners and CEOs from finance, business, and law? This is your chance to network with leading professionals, manage high-profile events, and help secure new sponsorships for the Society. Success in this role requires strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset. Most importantly, teamwork is at the heart of this position—collaboration and supporting each other is key to delivering exceptional results.
