Programme Manager

2 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom University of Reading Full time

Would you like to join a thriving community of people dedicated to supporting students to flourish and achieve at University? This role is an exciting opportunity to help us shape, develop and implement teaching and learning operational support across the University. You will be responsible for the ongoing review, refinement and management of quality programme administration.

You will lead Programme Administration teams in the provision of comprehensive end-to-end administrative and teaching and learning support to students and teaching staff within an assigned programme portfolio, ensuring a high quality student experience. Working with Heads of Support Centres, other Programme Managers, Student Advice and Support Managers and other key stakeholders, you will develop, implement and maintain the consistent and integrated delivery of the Support Centre's programmes.

The job description of the role describes the range of activities and opportunities for you to be involved in as well as the benefits of our friendly and dynamic working environment at the University.

To enable the panel to make a decision on your application, please ensure you complete the supporting statement. You should provide relevant examples demonstrating your experience relating to the job description and person specification and give details of why you are interested in this role.

You will have:

  • Experience of organisation and planning including determining priorities, setting targets and monitoring performance
  • The ability to embrace and enable change with experience of managing staff through periods of change
  • A demonstrable track record of process redesign skills
  • The ability to solve problems with excellent analytical skills
  • A strong focus on attention to detail and high quality output
  • Experience of line management in a team context and the ability to motivate and lead a team

Closing date: Sunday 12 May 2024
Interviews will be held: Wednesday 29 May 2024

Informal Contact Details:
Contact role: Director of Teaching and Learning Administration and Operations
Contact name: Daniel de Sousa
Contact email:

Alternative Informal Contact Details:
Contact role: Programme Manager
Contact name: Kelly Watcham
Contact phone:
Contact email:

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

£33,966 to £44,263 per annum.



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