Programme Manager

Are you an experienced Programme Manager looking for the next step in your career? Birkbeck, University of London, is looking for a Programme Manager to join us on a permanent, full-time, hybrid contract. 

Birkbeck is renowned for its commitment to providing a high-quality academic and working environment, ensuring all members of our community are treated with respect and fairness.

As a Programme Manager, you'll receive an annual salary of £38,443 to £43,636. The role is full-time, with a 35-hour week and a hybrid working pattern, with two days in the office at our Bloomsbury campus in Euston, London. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of administrative staff and the delivery of an effective administrative support service within the Faculty of Science at Birkbeck. 

As Programme Manager your role will include:

• Coordinating and managing key administration processes across the Faculty.
• Supervising and managing the performance of administrative staff.
• Providing advice and guidance to students on various academic and administrative issues.
• Operating and maintaining College systems for student applications and assessments.
• Supporting academic programmes and ensuring quality assurance.
• Addressing student concerns and complaints sensitively and in line with College policies.

To be successful as Programme Manager, you'll have:

• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and Moodle.
• Proven ability to supervise and motivate staff.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Experience in education administration and supporting academic programmes, or similar.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and continuous professional development.

As Programme Manager, at Birkbeck, University of London, a sound understanding and experience of the current issues and trends within the HE sector may also be an advantage for working in this role. 

If you have experience as a Programme Administrator, Research Administrator or Programme Coordinator, this role could be a good fit for you. 

Join us today as a leading London University with a unique mission for widening participation.

Salary and benefits:

£38,443 rising to £43,636 per annum. Grade 6 on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated London Weighting Allowance. 

Benefits of working at Birkbeck: a competitive salary and pension scheme (15%), 31 days paid leave, hybrid working with two days on site, generous benefits & training and development and a central location in Bloomsbury, Euston, London.

Contract:

Open-ended, permanent contract. Full-time (35 hours a week). Hybrid and flexibility offered with the requirement to attend meetings or training on site two days a week. Please submit an application form for consideration. Closing date: Sunday 8 June 2025. Interview date: Friday 20 June 2025. 

Enquiries:

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Adam Towner, Director of Operations, at a.towner@bbk.ac.uk.

If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.

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