Programme Leader

Working hours: 16 hours per week (Flexibility is required, with some evening and weekend work to support key student activities such as enrolment, induction, class activities, events, and welfare support.)

Starting date: January 2026

Who we are: Oxford International

Oxford International Education Group is a renowned institution dedicated to providing exceptional educational experiences to international students. With a global presence and a commitment to academic excellence, we strive to empower students to achieve their full potential and thrive in a dynamic, interconnected world. We are proud of our culture and have recently been officially certified as a Great Place to Work ©!

Job Overview

UHE UK delivers extended degree courses (three years plus a foundation year) awarded in partnership with University of Roehampton. The Programme Leader (PL) provides academic and operational leadership for the Roehampton franchised Business programmes delivered at the Greenwich Campus. The postholder ensures high academic standards, quality assurance, and a consistently excellent student experience, in alignment with the University of Roehampton’s academic regulations, the UHE Operations Manual, and Oxford International policies.

The PL leads the programme team, oversees programme-level administration and assessment processes, and works closely with the Campus Director, Campus Manager, Link Tutors, and Roehampton University’s Faculty representatives to maintain academic integrity, quality compliance, and effective communication between Oxford International and Roehampton University.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Programme Leadership

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of Roehampton-franchised programmes at the campus, ensuring alignment with approved curriculum and learning outcomes.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the programme team, fostering a consistent and high-quality teaching and learning environment.
• Coordinate programme-level meetings, student feedback discussions, and internal communications related to the programme.
• Ensure effective academic timetabling, resource planning, and delivery of teaching and assessment in collaboration with the Campus Manager.

Academic Quality and Assurance

• Ensure that assessments, moderation, and marking comply with Roehampton University’s regulations and the UHE Operations Manual.
• Liaise with the Link Tutor to manage assessment schedules, moderation samples, and examination board preparations.
• Oversee the completion of programme-level documentation including annual monitoring reports and Student Education Improvement Plans (SEIPs).
• Ensure academic and operational compliance with both Oxford International and Roehampton policies, procedures, and key quality indicators (KQIs).

Student Experience and Support

• Promote student engagement and progression through proactive communication and academic guidance.
• Identify and support students at risk of academic underperformance or disengagement, coordinating with Student Support and academic staff.
• Facilitate student feedback collection (e.g. module evaluations, end-of-year surveys) and ensure follow-up actions are implemented.
• Support induction, orientation, and transition activities for new and continuing students.

Collaboration and Liaison

• Act as the primary academic liaison between Oxford International and Roehampton for the programme.
• Work collaboratively with Module Link Tutors and Faculty administrators to ensure accurate and timely communication.
• Contribute to Roehampton and Partner programme boards, quality meetings, and academic reviews as required.
• Maintain oversight of programme documentation, Moodle pages, and communications to ensure accuracy and currency.

Administration and Reporting

• Oversee programme-level records including assessment tracking, board outcomes, and academic correspondence.
• Ensure the timely submission of marks, moderation records, and student data to Roehampton systems via the Programme Administrator.
• Support internal and external audits, reviews, and academic reporting cycles.

Person Specification

Statutory requirements

• Eligibility to live and work in UK
• Appropriate DBS disclosure

Qualifications

• Administrative qualification
• Certified IT skills
• First Aid or Mental Health First Aid training

Experience and knowledge

• Experience in teaching or academic administration within higher education.
• Proven experience in programme or module leadership, or equivalent academic coordination role.
• Experience of assessment management, moderation, and academic quality processes.
• Familiarity with UK HE quality frameworks and partnership or franchise models.
• Experience working in a franchise or collaborative provision with a UK university.
• Knowledge of Roehampton University’s academic regulations, Moodle, and quality procedures.

Skills and abilities

• Strong academic leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to liaise confidently with students, academic staff, and external partners.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in academic documentation.
• Commitment to maintaining high academic standards and delivering an excellent student experience.

Values and conduct

• Uphold the academic standards and values of both Oxford International and the University of Roehampton.
• Model professional integrity, inclusion, and collaboration.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and student success.

Personal qualities

• A sympathetic approach to all students
• A positive, ‘can-do’ approach to work
• Adopts a collaborative approach to working
• Flexible and adaptable
• Responds positively to new challenges, seeking solutions
• Warm and welcoming personality and a good sense of humour

This job description is provided as a guide to the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of duties and responsibilities and may be subject to periodic revision. 

Oxford International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. This role involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

Oxford International is an equal opportunity employer. Every applicant and employee has the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.