Senior Curriculum Manager

Senior Manager - Curriculum & Accreditations

Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in Higher Education? Do you have a passion for leading teams and managing curriculum development? We have a part-time opening for a Senior Manager - Curriculum & Accreditations to join The Open University.

Role: Senior Manager - Curriculum & Accreditations
Location: Milton Keynes, Hybrid
Hours: Part-time (18.5 hours/week)
Salary: £46,485 - £55,295 (pro rata)
Contract: Fixed term until 28th February 2025

About the Role

This role focuses on managing resources, operations, and administrative policy development for qualifications and accreditations within IET. You will ensure that qualifications are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and developing the Curriculum and Qualifications Professional Services team.
•  Ensuring module production aligns with University policies and procedures.
• Supporting HEA recognition for teaching practices within the University.
• Leading project management efforts, including risk analysis and mitigation.

Skills and Experience Required
Essential:

• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience in module production management and change environments.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including risk assessment.
• Leadership and team management experience.
• Budget management expertise with strong financial and numeracy skills.
•  Analytical ability to interpret statistical data for informed decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively engage diverse audiences.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make timely decisions and implement solutions.
• Commitment to equality, teamwork, and adaptability under pressure.

Desirable:

• Line management experience.
• Management qualifications or formal training.
• Experience in distance learning or module production using new media.
• Familiarity with micro-credential production

About us and our client 

As a flexible employee of Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd, you will be joining a Company that holds the distinction of being one of the largest and most successful independent recruitment agencies in the country. Our pioneering spirit and ability to tap into the uniqueness of everyone's talents has enabled us to open doors for our employees, our clients, and our applicants too. Our philosophies and rewards are built very much on mutual trust and respect within the style of a partnership in which we hope you will feel both fulfilled and valued as a person. 

The Open University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion which is reflected in our mission to be open to people, places, methods and ideas. We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive environment so that all in our OU community can reach their potential. We recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and culture, and that this difference brings great strength. We strive to recruit, retain and develop the careers of a diverse pool of students and staff, and particularly encourage applications from all underrepresented groups. We also aspire to make The Open University a supportive workplace for all through our policies, services and staff networks.