Senior Programme Officer

University of London Careers Service; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a Senior Programme Officer to enhance online academic programme delivery. This role involves close collaboration with academic and administrative teams to ensure efficient operations and address any delivery issues. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, along with a strong background in higher education support. With a hybrid working model, this position offers flexibility while contributing to transformative educational experiences for a diverse cohort of learners. Join a dynamic team dedicated to promoting access and excellence in education.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting Higher Education programmes.
• Strong administrative skills for online academic programmes.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with internal teams and academic personnel.
• Supporting the smooth running of online academic programmes.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

ICT Skills

Digital Literacy

Education

Degree in Higher Education or related field

Job description

The University of London

The University of London is the UK’s largest provider of international distance and online learning and the convenor of a federation of 17 London-based universities, many of which are among the highest-ranking universities in the world.

Collectively, the federation represents a cohort of approximately 250,000 learners and 50,000 academic and professional staff. Within this cohort, around 40,000 University of London students study programmes developed and delivered in partnership with our federation members.

The University of London also hosts the School of Advanced Study, the national centre for the humanities and a champion for arts and humanities.

While rooted in London, our community and impact are global. Our passion for increasing access to education and harnessing the collective expertise of the federation drives our mission to transform lives worldwide and address global challenges.

The Role

The Senior Programme Officer will liaise with internal teams and senior academic and administrative personnel within the University of London’s Member Institutions.

This role involves supporting the smooth operation of online academic programmes through administrative tasks such as preparing teaching sessions, identifying and resolving issues in delivery, and documenting processes for sharing with Member Institutions. The role may also support governance meetings related to these programmes.

We seek a positive, highly organized individual with excellent communication skills and experience supporting higher education programmes. Since the role involves online programme support, strong ICT skills and digital literacy are essential.

For a full role profile, please refer to the detailed job description below.

Further Information

To apply, submit your application and CV via the ‘Apply for Job’ button before the deadline at midnight on 20.05.2025.

The University cannot sponsor visas for this role. Successful candidates must demonstrate their right to work in the UK for the duration of employment.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

The University operates a Hybrid Working model, allowing remote work up to 60% of the week, with attendance required for training and meetings.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, which are underrepresented within the University. All appointments are based on merit as per the criteria in the job description.

Pursuing excellence in education and promoting equal opportunities.

Benefits

More information at www.london.ac.uk