Short Course Planner - External Partnerships

We are looking for a Short Course Planner – External Partnerships to join our Short Courses team and play a key role in developing and delivering an exciting programme of short courses through external partnerships.

This is a commercially focused role combining partnership development, programme planning, project management and relationship management. Working closely with the Short Course Leader and external partners, you will identify new opportunities, develop innovative programmes and help grow West Dean’s partnership portfolio across the UK.

You will lead the planning and operational delivery of courses at external venues, coordinating tutors, partners, venues, materials, logistics and student experience. You will build strong relationships with strategic partners and act as a key point of contact throughout programme development and delivery.

You will also contribute to tutor recruitment and management, monitor programme performance and work closely with Marketing and Student Recruitment to identify opportunities to grow audiences and develop progression pathways.

This role would suit a proactive, commercially minded and highly organised individual who enjoys building relationships, managing multiple projects and creating high-quality educational experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and curate short course programmes through strategic external partnerships.
• Identify new partnership, programme and delivery opportunities across the UK.
• Research market trends, audience demand and commercial opportunities.
• Lead the planning and operational delivery of courses at external venues.
• Coordinate tutors, venues, partners, materials, transport, technology and other logistical requirements.
• Develop strong and effective relationships with external partners and stakeholders.
• Act as a key planning contact throughout programme development and delivery.
• Support the development of new delivery models, including city-based programmes, cultural partnerships and destination learning experiences.
• Support the recruitment, induction and management of tutors where required.
• Negotiate tutor contracts in conjunction with the Short Course Leader.
• Monitor enrolment, financial performance, participant feedback and programme outcomes.
• Work with Marketing and Student Recruitment to support audience growth and conversion.
• Ensure course information is accurate, engaging and up to date across relevant websites and platforms.
• Support tutors and students during course delivery, resolving issues promptly and professionally.
• Maintain accurate programme records, forecasts and reports.
• Ensure appropriate Health & Safety and operational arrangements are in place for courses.

We are looking for someone with experience of partnership management, commercial programme development or event planning, ideally within education, the arts, heritage, creative industries or a similar environment.

You will have strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities, develop mutually beneficial partnerships and contribute to income generation. You will be confident managing projects from concept through to delivery and comfortable coordinating multiple stakeholders, locations and deadlines.

You will be highly organised, accurate and able to prioritise effectively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is a professional and approachable manner when working with partners, tutors, students and colleagues.

You will be proactive, adaptable and calm under pressure, with the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.

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The role is based at either our West Dean campus in Sussex or our London campus in Bloomsbury.

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