Campus Manager - Leeds

ICMP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Campus Manager in Leeds, where you will lead the establishment of a new flagship creative campus. This dynamic role offers the chance to shape the student experience and drive growth in a collaborative environment. With a focus on exceptional teaching and community engagement, you will manage a dedicated team, ensuring that all aspects of campus operations meet high standards. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on students and the creative economy in the region, while enjoying career development within a mission-driven organization.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme

Attractive Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing teams in education or creative sectors.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strategic approach.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a high-performing campus team focused on student success.
• Oversee daily campus operations, ensuring quality and compliance.

Skills

Team Management

Strategic Thinking

Budgeting

Compliance

Excellent Communication

Relationship Building

Education

Experience in Education or Creative Environment

Job description

AD Education UK is a growing network of leading creative education institutes in the UK. The group’s institutions are united around strong values and sharing a vision for creativity and innovation within creative media education. With over 40 years of pioneering and sector-leading experience, our graduates can be found throughout the music, film, games and wider creative media sectors, winning prestigious awards and employed within the highest echelons of their respective creative fields. Our market-leading portfolio of schools includes The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) and SAE Institute UK.

Campus Manager - Leeds
Location: Leeds
Contract Type: Full-time (37 hours) Permanent
Salary: £65,227 - £71,462 per annum (depending on experience)
Closing Date: Friday 30th May 2025

About Us

SAE Institute was founded in 1976 and is a globally operating higher education provider focused on creating a talent pipeline for the creative media industries. Our network of campuses spans over 28 countries on six continents with more than 40 campuses. SAE Institute in Europe is Part of the AD Education group of companies, delivering industry-focused creative education to more than 30,000 students. SAE offers industry-focused Creative Media Degrees across eight subject areas – Audio, Content Creation & Online Marketing, Film, Game Art Animation, Games Programming, Music Business, Visual Effects, and Web Development.

ICMP (The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance) is a leading UK music school with campuses in London and in 2025 opening in Liverpool and Leeds. For over 35 years, ICMP has been at the forefront of contemporary music education, offering personalised, industry-focused training to help students thrive in the competitive music industry. ICMP delivers innovative undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including specialisations in Electronic Music Production, Live Event Management, and Music Marketing.

About The Role

We're launching a new flagship creative campus in Leeds, and we're looking for a dynamic, hands-on Campus Manager to lead the charge. This is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up: a high-impact leadership role where you'll shape the student experience, drive growth, and oversee all aspects of academic and campus operations.

What You'll be Responsible For

In this role, you will build, inspire, and manage a high-performing, student-focused campus team, promoting a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable working environment. You will drive student recruitment, retention, and campus expansion over the coming years, contributing to national strategic initiatives and campus planning. Ensuring exceptional teaching, learning, and wellbeing standards will be a key part of your responsibilities, as you champion a "student-first" culture with personalised support and creative opportunities.

You will oversee day-to-day campus functions, from building management to academic administration, implementing strong quality assurance, compliance, and safeguarding practices. Additionally, you will build strong relationships with local industry, creative partners, and community stakeholders, planning and hosting open days, events, and guest speaker programmes.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone with proven experience managing teams, ideally in an education or creative environment. You should have an entrepreneurial mindset, being a strategic thinker who’s comfortable in fast-growing, hands-on roles. Confidence across compliance, budgeting, facilities, and academic delivery is essential. You should be an excellent communicator and relationship-builder who thrives in a collaborative culture, and be motivated to take a small campus and fast-track it to flagship status.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to lead and shape a new, high-potential campus from day one, making a lasting impact on students, staff, and the northern creative economy. You will join a growing, mission-led organisation with career development opportunities across the UK, and be part of a team that values innovation, community, and creativity.

For more information please see the job description here.

Don't miss this opportunity to inspire the next generation of creative talent!

Note: ADE is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. ADE is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

Employee Assistance Program
Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme
+ a wide range of attractive benefits