Programme Leader - Business

ABOUT NCG HE CENTRE

The NCG Higher Education Centre is part of NCG, one of the UK’s largest and most inclusive education groups.

Based in Canary Wharf - London, the Centre delivers a range of higher education programmes designed to equip students with the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed in their chosen careers.

Our mission is to make higher education accessible, flexible and relevant, while fostering academic excellence and professional growth within a supportive, diverse learning community.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Programme Leader provides academic leadership and operational oversight for the Business programme at the NCG Higher Education Centre. Working closely with the Head of Academics, the Dean and Module Leaders, the postholder is responsible for the strategic development, effective delivery and continuous enhancement of the programme.

The Programme Leader is accountable for programme performance in relation to NCG’s KPIs, the Office for Students (OfS) regulatory requirements, and key sector metrics, including continuation, completion, progression and graduate outcomes. The role requires active monitoring of student performance data, identification of risks to student success, and the implementation of timely, evidence-based interventions to secure improvement and ensure regulatory compliance.

The postholder will ensure that academic standards are maintained in line with institutional regulations and external expectations, and that the programme delivers a coherent, inclusive and academically rigorous student experience aligned with sector benchmarks and professional practice.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

NCG HE Centre is a great place to work, with a whole host of benefits such as:

• Flexible Working
• Student Discounts
• NEST Pension Schemes
• Gym Membership Discounts
• Retail, Cinema and Grocery Discounts
• Investing and Savings Opportunities
• Financial Wellbeing Education & Debt Advice

NCG VALUES

Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share.

• Being both inclusive and diverse
• Trusting and respecting our communities
• Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
• Inspiring excellence and curiosity

Location:	City of London
Salary:	£42,000 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent
Placed On:	19th February 2026
Closes:	3rd March 2026
Job Ref:	NCG0001235