Programme Manager in UK

Job Title: Programme Manager - Curriculum Transformation

Location: North West, United Kingdom

Salary: £56,492 - £62,776

Working Setup: Hybrid

Burman Recruitment are working with a prestigious university based in the North West who are seeking a dynamic and experienced Programme Manager to join their curriculum transformation programme.

This programme aims to enhance the quality, relevance, and inclusivity of our academic offerings, ensuring they align with the evolving needs of students, employers, and society at large.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning: Lead the development and implementation of the curriculum transformation programme's strategic objectives, in alignment with the university's overall vision and goals.

Stakeholder Engagement: Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders including academic staff, department heads, student representatives, industry partners, and external agencies. Collaborate closely with these stakeholders to gather insights, gather feedback, and ensure buy-in for programme initiatives.

Project Management: Oversee all aspects of programme delivery, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, risk management, and progress tracking. Ensure that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

Curriculum Development: Work closely with academic teams to review and revise existing curricula, develop new programmes and courses, and incorporate innovative teaching and learning methodologies. Champion best practices in curriculum design, assessment, and delivery.

Quality Assurance: Establish robust quality assurance processes to monitor the effectiveness and impact of curriculum transformation initiatives. Collect and analyse data to evaluate student outcomes, satisfaction levels, and other key performance indicators.

Change Management: Guide academic staff through the process of change, providing support, training, and resources as needed. Anticipate and address challenges, resistance, and barriers to change in a proactive and constructive manner.

Communication and Reporting: Communicate progress, achievements, and challenges to relevant stakeholders through regular updates, reports, presentations, and other channels. Ensure transparency and accountability in all programme activities.

Continuous Improvement: Lead efforts to continuously review and enhance the curriculum transformation programme based on feedback, evaluation results, emerging trends, and best practices in higher education.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level
• Proven experience in programme management, preferably within a higher education setting
• Strong understanding of curriculum design, development, and evaluation principles
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Sound knowledge of change management principles and practices
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting
• Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in education

Please note that Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role, and unfortunately any applications will be disregarded.