Subject Area Manager- Education

The Subject Area Manager (SAM) plays a key role in supporting faculty in their research and teaching through the development and delivery of the subject area strategic plan. They provide operational support to the Subject Area Chair (SAC) in delivering the plan as well as administrative leadership of a team of faculty assistants. Subject Area Managers collaborate across all subject areas and programme offices to ensure that a culture of continuous improvement is embedded.,

• Understand the Subject Area strategy and assist Subject Area Chairs in implementing it.
• In collaboration with the SAC, prepare documentation for Subject Area Review, by collating data and liaising across teams to prepare complex reports to inform review, planning and decision-making.
• Lead and motivate a team of faculty assistants to deliver the operational plans within subject area.
• Ensure team are aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures.
• Define and communicate the team's priorities and workload, in line with the wider Departmental priorities
• Contribute to the development of broader operational plans, manage operational plans in own area and enable successful implementation by prioritising and aligning planned activities.
• Lead on the delivery of a portfolio of elective courses within their Subject Area within budget and to quality standards and targets.
• Oversee and monitor elective programmes to ensure compliance with relevant external bodies., 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.
  
  Proven management experience of mid-sized teams with an ability to lead and motivate diverse staff.
• Experience of working within higher education, with a sound knowledge and understanding of the student experience and
• the academic environment.
• Proven successful experience managing, developing and motivating a team.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage a variety of audiences.
• Ability to work under pressure, with little direct supervision, to tight deadlines and to adapt to changing situations in a
• considered and calm manner.
• Ability to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders.
  
  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.
At London Business School, we support Smart Working - a hybrid approach designed to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance while delivering the best outcomes for your role and the needs of our customers. All roles require a minimum of two days on campus each week to foster a vibrant, collaborative community. For this role specifically, you will be expected to be on campus 3 days per week after the first 3 months. We operate with 'core hours' - 10:00-15:00 - to maximise opportunities for connection and collaboration across teams during the working day. Outside of these hours, you may still be required for meetings or collaboration based on your role and customer needs. Additionally, we offer Protected Time - a flexible, one-hour slot, within the working week dedicated to your learning and development, wellbeing, or focused, quiet work 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.