Programme Administration Team Leader

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’re looking for an experience and highly organised Programme Administration Team Leader to join our dynamic team at LIPA. In this key role, you’ll lead the administration for one of our Schools, managing all aspects of the student journey – from enrolment through to graduation. You’ll oversee associated student data processes, support academic staff and ensure the smooth delivery of high-quality administrative services.

The ideal candidate will be educated to Degree Level or have proven experience in a similar role in Higher Education setting or a similar environment. You will ideally have experience of supervising a team, managing a busy workload and prioritizing effectively to meet the needs of departments across the organisation. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail, excellent communication skills and ability to work well under pressure to deadlines is essential. You should also have experience of working with complex databases such as student record systems, CELCAT timetabling and Moodle VLE.

In return we offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, generous pension, and holiday entitlements, complimentary tickets to our inhouse productions, and the opportunity to become part of our unique international community of creatives, performers, technicians, managers, and film makers. 

If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are passionate about supporting students and staff in a creative higher education, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a permanent post to commence as soon as possible.

Closing date for applications: Friday 10^th April 2026 at 12 noon

Interview Date: Friday 17^th April 2026

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 as we are a Higher Education Institute.

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

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunity’s employer, LIPA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We are committed to working together to create an inclusive environment that offers equitable opportunities for all, pursuing our vision to be a leading vocational training institution.

As part of our Strategic Plan for 2023-2026 we are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and would particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities and those identifying as female, non-binary or trans-gender.

Appointments will always be made on merit.

LIPA - a registered charity No. 1001565.

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