MBA Programme Lead (Associate Professor)

University of the Built Environment; Oxford; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Oxford seeks an MBA Programme Lead (Associate Professor) to spearhead the Master of Business Administration programme. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, teaching experience, and a commitment to enhancing student engagement and satisfaction. This full-time role offers a salary up to £65,000 per annum with flexible working arrangements and a focus on professional diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• First degree in a business administration or built environment discipline.
• MBA or Doctoral level qualification in a relevant subject.
• Previous teaching experience with innovative module material production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and co-ordinate the MBA programme.
• Design and maintain programmes for enhanced teaching quality.
• Provide academic leadership and management to MBA staff.

Skills

Teaching experience

Innovative module design

Academic leadership

Education

First degree in business administration or built environment

MBA or Doctoral level qualification

Job description

MBA Programme Lead (Associate Professor)

Full time (35 hrs/wk), permanent

Remote place of work with occasional travel to our Reading and Hong Kong office

Salary up to £65,000 pa plus benefits

This is an exciting time for the University, and we need exciting new talent to support the development and delivery of our academic offering. As a Programme Lead, you will lead and co-ordinate the Master of Business Administration programme, providing high quality learning, teaching, and assessment for University of the Built Environment students.

You will play an integral role within the University, ensuring the MBA programme is up-to-date and reflective of global standards, and ensuring students are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed for both academic and professional success.

Your accountabilities and responsibilities include:

• Lead and co-ordinate the Master of Business Administration programme
• Work with the programme team to design and maintain programmes to enhance teaching quality and student satisfaction, ensuring active student engagement in learning
• Provide academic leadership, management, and support to the academic staff on the MBA programme
• Work with the Head of School and other University teams to champion initiatives that enhance the overall student experience, with a focus on academic support, engagement, and inclusivity

Our main requirements:

• First degree in a business administration or a built environment discipline or cognate subject
• An MBA or Doctoral level qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent, such as professional level experience, or membership of a relevant professional body
• Previous teaching experience with the ability to produce innovative module material
• Experience in the delivery of programmes and management of modules

At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.

We are a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world's most sustainable university. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits.

To view the full job specification and to apply, visit the work for us > current vacancies page of our website.

Vacancy closes on Wednesday 12 November 2025 at 17:00.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.