Programme Director - MBA Suite

Imperial College London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 69,365 - 79,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

On-site leisure facilities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Job summary

A top UK university is seeking a Programme Director for its MBA Suite. The role involves leading diverse MBA programmes, fostering a high-performance culture, and developing long-term strategies. Candidates should have significant experience in higher education, proven staff leadership skills, and strong financial management capabilities. This full-time position offers a sector-leading salary, generous leave, and a chance to be part of a collaborative work environment with opportunities for hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in higher education or related sector.
• Proven track record of motivating high-performing teams.
• Strong financial management capability.

Responsibilities

• Direct the end-to-end delivery of MBA programmes.
• Lead the MBA Programmes Team to foster collaboration.
• Develop long-term strategy for the MBA portfolio.

Skills

Staff leadership

Financial management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Salary or Salary range: £69,365- £79,257 per annum

Posting End Date: 12 Apr 2026

About the role

Are you ready to lead one of the world’s most innovative and diverse MBA portfolios at a global top‑ten university? As Programme Director for Imperial Business School’s MBA Suite, you will shape the future of four market‑leading MBA programmes delivered across face‑to‑face, blended and online formats. This is a unique opportunity to influence our educational strategy, strengthen our global reputation, and ensure an exceptional experience for over 650 talented students from around the world.

The role is part of the Programmes & Education Quality Division at the Business School which delivers 20+ programmes across UG, MSc, MBA and Doctoral programmes delivering to over 3000 students and working with 200+ academics.

What you would be doing

In this pivotal leadership role, you will:

• Direct the end‑to‑end delivery of the Full-Time MBA, Weekend MBA, Global Online MBA and Executive MBA, ensuring high quality student and faculty experiences.
• Lead and inspire the MBA Programmes Team, fostering a high‑performance culture built on collaboration, development and innovation.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to develop and drive the long‑term strategy for Imperial’s MBA portfolio.
• Chair programme committees and lead annual reviews, overseeing continuous programme evaluation and improvement.
• Build meaningful engagement with students, alumni, employers, industry partners and advisory board members.
• Steer MBA rankings strategy, admissions activity, competitor analysis and portfolio planning, ensuring our offering remains distinctive and market.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced, strategic and collaborative leader who brings.

• Significant experience in higher education or a relevant sector, ideally with exposure to MBA or postgraduate programme management.
• Proven staff leadership skills, with a track record of motivating high‑performing teams.
• Strong financial management capability, including budget oversight and strategic resource planning.
• Deep knowledge of the UK and global graduate management education landscape, including quality assurance frameworks.
• Exceptional communication, influencing and relationship‑building skills with a wide range of stakeholders.
• The ability to think innovatively, solve complex problems and deliver continuous improvement in a fast‑paced environment.

What we can offer you

Joining Imperial means becoming part of a world‑leading institution known for excellence, impact and innovation. In return, we offer:

• The opportunity to shape and elevate a globally recognised MBA portfolio at a pivotal moment of strategic growth.
• A sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including on‑site leisure facilities, cycle-to-work scheme and interest‑free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

This is a full‑time, open‑ended position based at our South Kensington Campus with some opportunities for hybrid working.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Gareth Howells – [e-mail]