Programme Manager - Academic Programmes Portfolio

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.

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:

• 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:

• 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: 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.