Education Manager: Elevate Student Experience & Programs

University of Sheffield; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (high entitlement)

Generous pensions scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Development and wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Job summary

University of Sheffield invites applications for an 18-month secondment focused on expanding strategic leadership within its MBChB programme. The role aims to improve student experience and develop robust, effective processes across a large, multi-stakeholder operation.

The post seeks a collaborative leader with governance experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive, autonomous approach to decision-making, fit for a high-profile, student-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Collaborative, motivated colleague with understanding of Higher Education regulations, governance and quality assurance.
• Experienced line manager or supervisor helping colleagues reach their potential.
• Clear communicator skilled at building relationships across institutional levels.
• Proactive problem-solver prioritising deadlines and autonomous decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership within complex programmes to advance MBChB student experience.
• Expand strategic skills and management profile during the 18‑month secondment.
• Collaborate with staff and students across departments to realise improvement initiatives.

Skills

Collaborative leadership

Relationship building

Autonomous decision-making

Programme management

Tools

Governance frameworks

Job description

University of Sheffield invites applications for an 18-month secondment focused on expanding strategic leadership within its MBChB programme. The role aims to improve student experience and develop robust, effective processes across a large, multi-stakeholder operation.

The post seeks a collaborative leader with governance experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive, autonomous approach to decision-making, fit for a high-profile, student-centered environment.