Job Description
The University of London
The University of London is one of the largest and most diverse higher education institutions in the world. With a mission to transform lives through knowledge, it delivers high quality academic programmes, brings benefits to society through its research in the humanities and social sciences, and leverages intellectual connections through public engagement.
The University of London is a leading provider of online, distance learning. In 1858, we made our degrees available to study anywhere in the world. Today, we have more than 45,000 students in over 190 countries, studying on 100+ degrees, diplomas and certificates.
The University of London Worldwide is responsible for the design, development and delivery of our distance learning programmes and is seeking to appoint two Programme Manager to join the Online Education Directorate.
The Role
The Programme Manager role will involve liaising with internal teams and is a key point of contact for senior academic and administrative personnel from the University of London’s Member Institutions. As a Programme Manager, you will be instrumental to the smooth running of our online academic programmes by ensuring academics are contracted ahead of session, that academic assessment related activities are completed in a timely manner, as well as managing the complex day to day operational tasks in liaison with the academic team. One of the Programme Manager roles available will encompass some managerial duties to support the Senior Manager Programme Support, this will be alongside programme support duties. Further details are noted in the responsibilities outlined in the respective job description.
We are seeking a positive, highly organised individual with excellent communication skills and experience of working in a team supporting Higher Education programmes. As the role involves supporting programmes which are delivered online, excellent ICT skills and digital literacy are required.
For a full role profile, of the Programme Manager (with Managerial Duties) please refer to the job description below.
For a full role profile, of the Programme Manager please refer to the job description linked here
Further information
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application and CV (by clicking ‘apply for job’ at the bottom of this page) before the closing date at midnight on 19th February 2023.
The University will be unable to sponsor candidates for a visa for this role. Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.
The University currently operates a Hybrid Working framework involving a mix of working remotely and in the office. Typically, the majority of employees will be able to agree to work remotely for up to 60% of their working week, role dependent, however, will be required to attend on specific days for training or team meetings.
The University of London is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from members of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities as this group is currently under-represented at all levels within the University. All appointments will be made on merit, based on the criteria identified in the job description.
Pursuing excellence in education and equal opportunities.