Programme Manager - Business and Accounts (0.8FTE)

The Business and Accounts department is seeking a Programme Manager. Please note this is a part time role at 0.8 FTE.

We are looing for an individual with excellent business knowledge and an ability to manage a team of professional accountancy and business tutors at a range of levels. The Programme Manager designs and plans the delivery of courses which stretch and challenge our learners as well as prepare a variety of learning materials, provide guidance to learners on progression options, attend termly meetings and complete course administration.

You will be a team player managing the Business and Accounting provision within the Richmond Business School, reporting to the Head of Business, Creative and Digital Technology. You will provide line management to established and variable-hours teachers delivering accredited and non-accredited accounting and business provision for adults with a range of skills, needs including those with low skills, intending to progress to work or further training, and those in employment seeking career progression. You will work as part of the management team to achieve high standards in teaching, learning and assessment, and high levels of customer satisfaction. You will ensure that quality targets are achieved, and that the curriculum is current, delivered efficiently and meets industry needs. You will teach an agreed upon number of hours annually, and provide a role model of excellence.

Applicants must hold a Level 5 teaching qualification and have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience and some management experience. They are also required to have occupational experience with business or accountancy and be qualified to at least undergraduate level.

An Assessor and Verifier qualification is desirable, or willingness to work towards this qualification.