Featured Programme Manager Open Programmes – Executive Education

£33,361-£41,474 + Benefits

Our client, a leading Executive Education provider, is seeking a Programme Manager (Open Programmes) to oversee the delivery of open-enrolment Executive Education courses. The role involves full end-to-end project management and the on-site delivery or digital launch of a portfolio of programmes designed for senior executives from local, national, and international organisations.

Industry Business Schools

Function Executive Education

Duration Full Time

Type Permanent

Start Date ASAP

Programme Manager Open Programmes: Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end project management of assigned learning programmes, ensuring delivery to agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards
Plan and manage all administrative and logistical elements of programme delivery, including travel, accommodation, catering, AV, facilities, and learning environments (physical and virtual)
Provide on-site and online technical and operational support during programme events, working with internal teams and external contributors to ensure smooth delivery
Ensure accurate planning documents, progress tracking, and record-keeping across all programme components, following organisational processes and data regulations
Work collaboratively with colleagues, faculty, clients, and external partners to support programme delivery and maintain effective working relationships
Confirm requirements with faculty and external speakers, ensuring teaching materials are received, reviewed, and prepared in line with programme timelines
Provide clear, timely communication to programme participants throughout the full learning lifecycle, ensuring they remain informed and supported
Gather and analyse participant and stakeholder feedback, facilitate debriefs, and contribute to ongoing improvements across the programme portfolio.

Programme Manager Open Programmes: Skills and Experience

Educated to graduate level or with equivalent relevant experience
Holds a recognised project management qualification (e.g., APM, Prince2, Agile) or can demonstrate equivalent practical experience
Able to take shared responsibility for programme quality and contribute to ongoing improvement
Works with a customer-focused approach and understands the requirements of event management
Experienced in managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
Competent in using modern office and learning technologies. Aware that some programme activities may take place outside standard working hours, including weekends, and that workloads may vary
Flexible in approach to meet project, client, and stakeholder requirements
Able to demonstrate the organisation’s core values: excellence, growth mindset, supporting others, positive problem-solving, and effective teamwork.

A competitive salary range of £33,361-£41,474 and generous benefits package including holiday allowance of 33 days plus bank holidays is offered.

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to enquiries@telferpartners.com referencing TP 934 or call +44(0)1223632510 for a confidential discussion.

Early applications are preferred.

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