Head of Programmes - Business School

Central Law Training; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Scheme and Life Assur.

Contributory Pension Scheme

Course Sponsorship/Fee Discount

Season Ticket Loans

Student Discounts

Job summary

The Head of Programmes at University of Law Business School will lead the design and delivery of course materials and assessments, oversee the student experience, and support accreditation and programme quality across multiple campuses. You will manage the Business School Programme & Student Leads and align strategic goals with academic standards.

We seek candidates with strong online PG delivery experience, postgraduate qualifications, and a track record in HE management, collaboration and

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching and management in a higher education environment with demonstrable influence on strategy, business and academic development.
• Strong collaboration, negotiation and liaison skills for resource planning and use.
• Experience of managing and maintaining a course, product or service.
• Enthusiastic self-starter with a clear, goal‑oriented approach.
• Flexibility in approach to the role and its requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of business school programmes and ensure alignment with strategic goals and quality standards at the university curriculum level.
• Oversee delivery of a consistent, high-quality student experience across campuses where the programme is offered.
• Coordinate design and production of course materials and assessments within budget/resource constraints.
• Ensure programme compliance with internal and external accreditation requirements and prepare documentation for accreditation processes.
• Collaborate with recruitment teams to support student recruitment, retention and success, and with PSLs and Campus Directors on wider student satisfaction initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Postgraduate qualification

PGCHE (or equivalent)

Fellow of Advance HE

Job description

The Head of Programmes at University of Law Business School will support the coordination and production of the design and delivery of course materials and assessments and oversee all aspects of the student experience and enhancement of student performance. The role supports the work of the Director and Deputy Director of the specific programmes and requires collaboration with senior stakeholders, to ensure high standards of programme delivery across multiple campuses.

You will be managing the Business School Programme & Student Leads.

Please find the Job Description for this post here and it's associated Roles & Responsibilities document here

As the Head of Programmes at University of Law Business School, you will:

• Support the development of the business school programmes, ensuring alignment with the Business School's strategic goals, and the academic design and quality standards set out at the University curriculum level.
• Support the Programme Director and Deputy to ensure the delivery of a consistent and high-quality student experience across all campuses where the programme is offered.
• Work with the programme leadership team to oversee the design and production of course materials and assessments, ensuring they meet high-quality standards, are aligned with programme objectives and within budget/resource allocation as managed and confirmed by Director/Deputy Director.
• Work with the programme leadership team to ensure that the programme complies with internal and external accreditation requirements, preparing necessary documentation and participating in accreditation processes as required.
• Collaborate with student recruitment teams to develop and implement strategies for student recruitment, retention, and success within the programme as well as working with PSLs and Campus Directors to implement wider student satisfaction initiatives such as extracurricular, enrichment and social.

We are particularly looking for candidates with strong background in online delivery of PG programmes. We are also looking for candidates who are/have:

• Postgraduate qualification, PGCHE (or equivalent) and a Fellow of Advance HE
• Experience of teaching and management in a HE environment, with demonstrable success in influencing strategy, business and academic development
• Collaboration, negotiation and liaison skills for use of resources
• Experience ofManagement and maintenance of a course, product or service
• Enthusiastic self-starter, highly goal oriented
• Flexibility in approach to the role and its requirements

About Us & Benefits

On top of a competitive salary (£71,750) we provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days, (+ bank holidays) and there's a rewards package that includes:

• Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Training and Qualifications (including Course Sponsorship/Fee Discount)
• Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts

At The University of Law, you will work alongside other like-minded professionals who a