Taught Programmes Manager
We are seeking a Taught Programmes Manager to provide maternity cover in the School of Art and Design. This pivotal role is a senior Learning and Teaching administrative position, responsible for overseeing the delivery and coordination of undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes. You will lead and support the school’s Learning and Teaching administrative team, ensuring high-quality processes, excellent student experience, and effective academic support across all taught provision.
You will lead the way by:
- Overseeing the delivery and development of high-quality administrative support for undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes, ensuring consistency and excellence across the school.
- Anticipating and responding to emerging challenges in Learning and Teaching, improving processes and driving innovation that enhances the student and staff experience.
- Managing the administration of the school’s interdisciplinary modules and elective choices, ensuring students are supported to navigate complex options smoothly and that programmes run effectively.
- Working closely with academic leaders and professional services colleagues to align administrative systems with the school’s strategic goals, providing insights and solutions that have impact.
What you’ll bring
You will bring experience within Higher Education and a strong understanding of academic processes, enabling you to coordinate learning and teaching administration with confidence and clarity. With an ability to influence outcomes and build effective relationships, you will be resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, student-focused environment. Alongside this, you will have excellent digital and data management skills, with the ability to oversee complex systems that ensure programmes run smoothly and support a high-quality student experience.
You will also have:
- A degree or relevant experience
- Knowledge and understanding of Higher Education academic processes, regulations, and quality assurance procedures
- Excellent project management skills
- Relevant experience in the Higher Education sector
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.
We offer excellent benefits such as:
- Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days (pro rata if part time) (grade 6-9)
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
- Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
- Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
- Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
- Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
Contact us
For more information about the role please contact Chris Dennis on cdennis@cardiffmet.ac.uk or feel free to contact Aleksandra Janusiewicz, the Recruitment Advisor supporting this vacancy on ajanusiewicz2@cardiffmet.ac.uk.
All applications must be submitted online.
The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.
If you would like to discuss your advert with a member of the recruitment team please contact staffrecruitment@cardiffmet.ac.uk for guidance and support.
Further details: Job Description Swydd Ddisgrifiad
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.
All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.
The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.