Executive Education Programme Manager

ACS Staffing Solutions; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 33,361 - 41,474; Full time

Job summary

ACS Staffing Solutions in Cambridge is seeking a Programme Manager to own end-to-end management of bespoke executive education programmes. You will coordinate with clients, faculty, and suppliers to deliver on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

This hybrid role combines project management, client service, and events, delivering world-class executive education across open and bespoke formats. A proactive, highly organised professional will thrive here, with occasional evenings and

Qualifications

• Graduate-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience providing high-quality customer or client service in a professional environment.
• Demonstrable experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Experience working with a range of stakeholders, including clients, senior colleagues, and external suppliers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• High standards of record-keeping and data management.
• Confidence using standard office software and collaboration tools, with the ability and enthusiasm to learn new systems, including virtual learning environments.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends, with reasonable notice, in line with programme schedules.

Responsibilities

• Project & Event Management: Manage the end-to-end development and delivery of bespoke executive education programmes using structured project management disciplines.
• Develop and maintain project plans, risk registers, stakeholder maps, communication plans, resource plans, budgets, and programme dashboards.
• Monitor project progress, milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables, ensuring accurate records are maintained throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Lead internal planning meetings and coordinate activities, deadlines, tasks, and dependencies across project teams.
• Own the operational and administrative arrangements for a portfolio of programmes, including venues, accommodation, travel, catering, AV, entertainment, dinners, and virtual learning environments.
• Coordinate with faculty and external speakers to confirm arrangements, manage requirements, and ensure teaching materials are received and prepared on time.
• Provide on-site programme support and ensure clients and participants receive a consistently high-quality experience.
• Coordinate with faculty, external providers, venues, catering, facilities, and AV/IT teams to ensure smooth programme delivery.
• Support live online programme delivery using platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams, including studio-based and remote delivery.
• Be willing to support occasional evening and weekend activities in line with programme schedules.

Skills

Customer service

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organization

Data management

Office software

Education

Graduate-level qualification or equivalent professional experience

Job description

ACS Staffing Solutions in Cambridge is seeking a Programme Manager to own end-to-end management of bespoke executive education programmes. You will coordinate with clients, faculty, and suppliers to deliver on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

This hybrid role combines project management, client service, and events, delivering world-class executive education across open and bespoke formats. A proactive, highly organised professional will thrive here, with occasional evenings and