Job Description

Job Introduction

Buttercups Training are part of BPP Group and we are a specialist, market leading training provider within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. We have a track record of delivering high quality training programmes to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and healthcare support staff with high achievement rates.


Due to continued success and expansion, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced education professional to join the Commercial Team as a Programme Development Manager.

This is a senior role within the department to oversee the development of healthcare training products within Buttercups Training, including short online courses through to apprenticeship programmes and post-registration training.

What if you read the description and don't meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway - we value diverse backgrounds and are committed to inclusivity!

Why work for Buttercups Training?

It is a great time to join Buttercups as we have enjoyed a sustained period of growth, offering a wealth of opportunities to our staff, students and clients. There are many great reasons to join the team such as:

Brilliantly, you can study any of our courses for free - be it a professional qualification or full degree.


With hybrid and flexible working available, you'll be able to split your time between our beautiful modern office and wherever you choose to call home.


Birthday or Buttercups anniversary off - your birthday is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate all things you, we allow all staff members to take a paid day off each year to celebrate


Other key benefits include Free Parking on site, Additional Annual Leave, Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, Employee Assistance Programme and much more!

What you'll be doing

You will manage a team of specialists creating these products. The Programme Development Manager is key to ensuring our programmes are expertly designed, enabling learners to develop secure and deep knowledge and skills which prepare them for work and future learning.

As such, you will be responsible for:

Lead on innovative curriculum design, development and implementation for delivery with a focus on asynchronous and blended learning. Manage multiple projects on time and to budget, ensuring resources and pipeline across all projects Refine processes and ways of working across Buttercups and the wider BPP group to ensure programmes are developed cost-effectively Line management of the products team responsible for the creation and maintenance of course products. Embed standardised ways of working aligned to product processes Manage the lifecycle of the existing programme range, from development to retirement Achieve and maintain accreditation of courses where required Work with other teams to optimise the operational delivery of courses, supporting standardisation and quality driven activities and projects as required Analyse course performance and stakeholder feedback, providing appropriate reports with recommendations where relevant Provide input into bespoke training, contract and tender proposals for new and existing programmes Support the strategic review of the healthcare market to identify possible opportunities for development of new programmes, creating a business case for any proposals Work collaboratively with relevant internal and external stakeholders relating to programmes including the wider BPP Education Group Stay up to date with current teaching / learning trends and best practice Provide representation as the curriculum lead on the Quality Committee.

What we're looking for

To be successful in this role you will need to have a proven track record in the following areas:

A minimum of five years' post-registration experience Knowledge and prior experience of working in a training organisation, HEI or learning and development role Able to demonstrate a solid understanding of current healthcare education standards and curricula used in the sector Understanding of assessment and quality assurance methodologies Awareness and understanding of OFSTED Education Inspection framework would be advantageous Experience of working collaboratively with commissioners to delivery training programmes Experience of working across teams to take new products to 'go live' Can evidence experience of incorporating contemporary technologies to enhance teaching and learning An ability to influence and motivate both internal and external stakeholders Ability to work on multiple projects/tasks at one time and in-line with SLA's Excellent planning and organisational skills Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Please note

that the successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check

BPP Education Group are proud to be a Disability Confident employer so if you need any reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please just let us know!

BPP Education Group actively promotes equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates. BPP will select candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience. Please note that for those posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check in addition to BPP undertaking any necessary online searches. This is deemed appropriate and necessary from a safeguarding perspective, and in line with BPP's safer recruitment practices

BPP Education Group reserves the right to amend or withdraw this advertisement at any time prior to the closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications or if business needs change.