Part-time CMBE Community Manager

Location: Fully remote
Salary: £38,000–£41,000 per annum pro rata at 2 days per week
Contract: Part-time, 2 days per week, fixed-term until 30 June 2027

About the role

The Certified Management & Business Educator (CMBE) is a professional development scheme supporting academics and business schools to strengthen their practice through continuous professional development.

We are looking for a proactive, innovative and highly organised Community Manager to help develop a vibrant, inclusive and increasingly member-led CMBE community.

Working with the CMBE Scheme Manager and wider Chartered ABS team, you will help subscribers connect, share practice and access relevant CPD opportunities. You will also support institutional subscribers to increase participation, demonstrate the value of CMBE and connect with other institutional leads.

This is a highly autonomous role offering the opportunity to shape new initiatives, build relationships and make a tangible impact on a growing professional community.

What we're looking for

We are looking for someone with:

• An understanding of CPD in a business or professional context.
• Knowledge of how universities and/or business schools operate.
• Experience working autonomously and delivering to deadlines.
• Experience planning and delivering online events or webinars.
• Experience producing clear and accurate reports from multiple data sources.
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-management skills.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and a genuine interest in building professional communities.
• Experience of working with academics, business schools or professional development programmes would be advantageous. 

For full details of the role, responsibilities and person specification, please view the [full Job Description and Person Specification]

What we offer

We offer a fully remote and flexible working environment within a friendly, down-to-earth and collegiate organisation, guided by our values of Community Building, Agile Expertise, Authentic Accountability and Purposeful Impact.

Our benefits include:

• 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Attractive employer non-contributory pension
• Life assurance and wellbeing support
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Eye care support 

How to apply

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Please submit your CV and covering letter, explaining how you meet the role requirements, to PeopleHR at people@charteredabs.org.

Closing date: 30 September 2026

The vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, so early applications are encouraged.

The Chartered Association of Business Schools is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to discuss how we can best support you.