Job Description

Job number

ACA00418

Faculties

Academic Services

Departments

Institute for Extended Learning

Salary or Salary range

46,614 - 56,345 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Open ended

Posting End Date

13 Oct 2025

About the role

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Are you ready to shape the story of summer, winter and leisure programmes? As our

Programme Manager - Academic Programmes Portfolio - summer, winter and

leisure programmes you will connect bright minds, pioneering researchers, and curious learners from across the world. You will thrive on organisation but also see the bigger

picture: how great programme design can spark curiosity, fuel collaboration, and make

science and scholarship accessible to new audiences

What you would be doing

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In this role you will work with academics, and international partners to shape and

deliver programmes of the highest quality. Lead and mentor a dedicated team,

ensuring they are supported, motivated and empowered. Managing budgets and

contracts with a keen eye for detail. Flexibility is the key, and you will be the steady

hand behind the scenes and making sure every detail is seamless

What we are looking for

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Proven experience in staff management and the ability to motivate, support and
grow a team.
Experience in working with academic and managing and developing summer
programmes - a bonus if that's within higher education.
An analytical mindset with hands-on experience in financial planning and budget
management.
The flexibility and resilience to juggle multiple projects and adapt to shifting
priorities.
Clear, diplomatic, and persuasive communication skills, with confidence in
engaging people at all levels.
A love of the challenge of turning ideas into practice and an ability to thrive when
working with diverse people and perspectives.
The capacity to navigate complexity, build relationships and champion the
transformative power of learning.

What we can offer you

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To help us build and expand a global summer and winter academic programme
offer, building on the work of the best minds in the world.
The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part
of our mission to use science for humanity.
Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days'
annual leave and generous pension schemes).
Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from
day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel. Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff
networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

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This role is part of the Professional Development and Summer Programmes team

within Imperial College London's Institute of Extended Learning. It plays a central role

in designing, delivering, and managing a diverse portfolio of initiatives--including

summer and winter schools, hosted programmes, open and bespoke courses, and

micro-credentials. The role oversees Imperial's summer and winter schools, ensuring

learners enjoy engaging, high-quality educational experiences. It coordinates

programmes, supports academic and administrative teams, and fosters meaningful

connections between participants, academics, and industry.



This is a full-time, open ended post based at the South Kensington Campus.



If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Ulrika Wernmark-Kent

on u.wernmark@imperial.ac.uk

Available documents

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Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.
Download: Programme Manager - Academic Programmes Portfolio Summer Winter Leisure (PS3b)_.Docx

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.



Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.



As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.



This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.


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