Programme Manager - 12 month contract
Cambridge
Hours - Full time Monday to Friday (hybrid working)
Salary - £32-37k plus great benefits
Are you ready to drive impactful learning experiences for global leaders?
Our client, an internationally renowned business school is seeking a dedicated
Programme Manager
to join its Open Programmes team within Executive Education. This role involves managing and delivering transformative learning programmes for senior executives from a diverse range of organisations. If you have a passion for project management, education, and ensuring exceptional participant experiences, this could be the ideal role for you.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Management
- Lead the project management of executive learning programmes, ensuring high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery.
- Plan, track, and document programme progress to ensure all stakeholders have full visibility.
- Oversee logistics including accommodation, travel, catering, and setup of virtual learning environments for in-person and digital programme launches.
- Collaborate with business development and learning design teams to co-ordinate faculty and speaker schedules, materials, and presentations.
- Support clients and participants from programme start to finish, coordinating with faculty, facilities, and AV/IT teams to ensure an excellent learning experience.
- Manage online programme elements, including facilitating live webinars and sessions via Zoom or Teams.
Stakeholder Management
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty and executive education staff, to enhance the programme's reputation.
- Ensure high standards of client service and a seamless participant experience.
- Liaise with venues, hotels, and service providers to meet all participant needs.
Communication & Information Management
- Communicate with programme participants from initial registration through post-programme follow-ups to ensure they are informed and supported.
- Lead rehearsals and preparatory sessions with faculty and learning designers before each programme.
- Collect and analyse feedback, contributing to ongoing programme improvement.
- Maintain accurate records in the business management system, in line with data protection standards.
About You The ideal candidate will have ...
Qualifications & Experience
- A graduate-level qualification or equivalent experience.
- A formal project management qualification (e.g., APM, Prince2, Agile) or equivalent experience is desirable.
Skills & Attributes
- A commitment to excellence and continuous improvement of programme quality.
- Strong organisational skills with experience managing multiple deadlines.
- A customer-focused approach with an understanding of event management.
- Proficiency with modern office and learning technologies.
- Flexibility to work non-standard hours, including occasional weekends, as programme schedules require.
What's Offered...
This role provides an opportunity to work with a dynamic team that values flexibility and work-life balance, contributing to impactful executive education programmes that shape global leaders. Flexible working hours are supported to accommodate personal and professional needs.
If this exciting opportunity aligns with your experience and career goals, please submit a CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the requirements.