Are you a Senior Programme Manager passionate about ensuring high satisfaction throughout the student journey?
Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.
London Business School are thrilled to be recruiting for an exceptional, collaborative Senior Programme Manager, EMBA to join Degree Education on a fixed-term basis.
This critical role reports to and works in close collaboration with the Director EMBA London and other colleagues in the Leadership Programmes team (which encompasses the EMBA London and Dubai, EMBA Global and Sloan programmes) to deliver a world-class EMBA programme. You will be accountable for creating a highly professional and effective learning and support environment resulting in high levels of student and team satisfaction.
Managing two Programme Managers, you will build a cohesive team and model the School’s culture and values, set behavioural expectations and support employee wellbeing.
You will ensure the highest possible standards of delivery and support of the team, including management of the team to deliver programme elements - planning, scheduling, communications, budgeting, compliance and co-curricular activity (including the skills portfolio, Congregation and first and second year planning).
Please note, this is a fixed-term position until July 2026.
Main Responsibilities
* Working with the Programme Director in developing the overall programme experience for students, that encourages positive engagement with the Programme Team, the School brand, and the wider School and business community in both campuses.
* Contribute to the development of broader operational plans, manage operational plans of EMBA London and enable successful implementation by prioritising and aligning planned activities.
* Lead on the delivery of EMBA London Programme (September), ensure outstanding student experience. Responsible for the programme office relationship with students through every aspect of the programme.
* Lead on the delivery of key events including: September Orientation, Elective Residency and Capstone.
* Manage large/complex projects, coordinating/managing in-house and/or external contributors/resources to ensure successful learning outcomes within budget and to quality standards and targets.
* Management of the September Programme Team to oversee all delivery aspects of the role. Work closely with other Leadership Programme Senior Managers to ensure this is done collaboratively to ensure implementation is successful, high standard and timely.
Who we are looking for
* Significant experience working with Executive students.
* In-depth knowledge of business education and the MBA market.
* Successful experience managing, developing, coaching and motivating a team.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage a variety of audiences.
* Significant project/programme management experience with advanced planning skills.
* Ability to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders. A high level of relationship building skills.
Why London Business School
London Business School; a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world’s most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It’s where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location.
What you can expect from us
* Generous annual leave of 27 days plus extra between Christmas and New Year
* Generous pension package, 14.5% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)
* Free onsite gym and swimming pool
* Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
* Enhanced cycle to work scheme
* Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
* Up to 5 days paid emergency leave for staff who have caring responsibilities for a family member, dependent or friend who is ill.
All enjoyed in a Smart (hybrid) Working environment so we’re looking forward to discussing how, where and when you might work best to deliver in your new role.
Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging
We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard.
Candidates needing sponsorship should assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by evaluating their circumstances against the relevant criteria before applying.
Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles.
Closing date: 10th February 2025