Programme Administration Manager

Full-time, Permanent

Liverpool L1 9HF

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) is recognised as a leading centre of excellence for creative learning and vocational training within the performing arts and creative industries. We enjoy an international and national reputation for the quality of our teaching, our exceptional facilities, and our enviable track record of graduate employment and alumni successes.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Programme Administration Manager join our vibrant and creative community at LIPA and lead a dynamic team supporting students and academic colleagues across our higher education programmes. We are looking for an experienced and proactive administrator with strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering excellent service. You'll manage a busy, high-performing team, coordinate key academic processes, and help shape and improve the student experience through efficient, compliant administration. Key responsibilities will include overseeing the maintenance and integrity of student records, managing the end-to-end process for student assessments, and taking lead administrative responsibility for the planning of key academic-related student events.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in academic or student administration within higher education, with proven leadership and line management experience. You will have experience of planning and delivering complex events, ideally within a creative arts or performance-based environment. Attention to detail and excellent communication and organisational skills are essential along. As is confidence in using a number of IT packages including Microsoft Office. Familiarity with student records systems is desirable.

In return we offer a competitive commensurate with experience, pension options (default scheme ER 4% / EE 4% or enhanced contribution ER 16.48% / EE 8.6-9.6%), 25 days holiday per year rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service plus statutory bank holidays, closure days, complimentary tickets to our inhouse productions and and the opportunity to become part of our unique international community of creatives, performers, technicians, managers, and film makers.

If you are a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, and want to make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape the future of performing arts education. Candidates must ensure that they demonstrate how they meet the person specification within the application form; CV’s will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 27^th August 2025 at 12 noon

Interviews: week commencing 1^st September 2025

You can download or request a hard copy of the details and an application form from our website, on the following link:

https://lipa.ac.uk/about-us/working-here/

CV’s will not be accepted.

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact our Recruitment Team on recruit@lipa.ac.uk or 0151 330 3091.

Please send your completed application form to recruit@lipa.ac.uk

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