Leadership Development Program Manager (12‑Month Contract)

Duke Corporate Education; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Corporate Education seeks a Program Manager to design and deliver leadership development programmes for global clients on a fixed-term 12-month contract. You will coordinate logistics, liaise with internal faculty, and ensure high-quality delivery in both on‑site and virtual formats.

The role requires in‑office presence and strong collaboration with globally distributed teams, across blended delivery models and time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least three years’ client‑facing coordination or delivery support experience
• Experience supporting learning and development or similar programmes
• Project coordination or management across multiple workstreams
• Experience working with remote or globally distributed teams
• Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders across teams and geographies
• Willingness and ability to travel locally and internationally as required

Responsibilities

• Programme Delivery and Coordination: Support the delivery of leadership development programmes from initiation through close
• Coordinate project plans, schedules, materials, and delivery milestones for assigned programmes
• Organise and support programme design meetings, logistics, and delivery communications
• Track actions, timelines, and dependencies to support smooth programme execution
• Support post‑programme evaluation, debriefs, and documentation
• On‑Site Programme Support: Coordinate venue, hotel, and conference logistics for in‑person programmes
• Prepare and manage on‑site materials and classroom setup
• Provide hands‑on support during live programme delivery
• Virtual Programme Delivery Support: Support virtual delivery logistics, platforms, and participant communications
• Coordinate with internal teams on digital and graphic materials
• Assist with session setup, attendance tracking, and follow‑up communications
• Client and Stakeholder Support: Act as a day‑to‑day delivery contact for assigned programme activities
• Support structured client communications and delivery handovers
• Identify delivery risks and elevate issues to senior team members as appropriate
• Financial and Administrative Support: Track programme costs, expenses, and delivery documentation
• Support accurate invoicing and financial administration
• Maintain organised project records
• Evaluation, Knowledge, and Team Support: Compile programme evaluation data and summary reports
• Maintain and update programme delivery templates and documentation
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
• Support internal teams by sharing delivery insights and best practices

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Stakeholder management

Organisation

Delivery coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Duke Corporate Education seeks a Program Manager to design and deliver leadership development programmes for global clients on a fixed-term 12-month contract. You will coordinate logistics, liaise with internal faculty, and ensure high-quality delivery in both on‑site and virtual formats.

The role requires in‑office presence and strong collaboration with globally distributed teams, across blended delivery models and time zones.