Curriculum Manager
- Milton Keynes
- Temporary
- Full-time
Location: Milton Keynes, Hybrid working (monthly on-site requirement)
Duration: Temporary assignment, 3 months from start date, possibility to extend
Salary: £19.83 per hour
Start date: September, as soon as possibleThis role sits within the Faculty's professional services team, supporting curriculum development and delivery across STEM. As a Manager in Curriculum Operations, you will oversee projects, provide professional advice and guidance, and ensure that the planning, production and presentation of curriculum products run smoothly.You will be a key point of contact between academic staff, professional services colleagues, and external stakeholders-ensuring compliance with University policies, high-quality standards, and timely delivery. Alongside project and operational responsibilities, you will also play a key role in line managing staff, supporting professional development, and contributing to continuous improvement across the Faculty.Main Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of modules, using appropriate project management tools.
- Ensure staff and student information on websites and prospectuses is accurate.
- Act as the main operational liaison between academic teams, central University services, and external partners.
- Support recruitment and briefing of tutors for new modules.
- Contribute to business cases, costings, and effective management of budgets and tutor allocations.
- Line manage Coordinators and/or Assistants, supporting workload planning, training, performance management, and career development.
- Lead product quality review processes and recommend improvements.
- Ensure compliance with University frameworks, policies, and processes.
- Support curriculum approvals and amendments by preparing papers and documentation.
- Maintain records, systems, and processes to monitor progress, actions, and risks.
- Provide regular progress reports to senior management, implementing corrective actions where required.
Essential:
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Strong project management, planning, and organisational skills.
- Experience of managing multiple priorities under pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trust across teams.
- Experience of managing or motivating individuals and teams.
- Ability to analyse policy, interpret data, and develop practical solutions.
- A relevant accredited/professional qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP).
- Previous experience in Higher Education.
- Experience in curriculum development, learning design, or teaching support.
- Experience in direct line and/or matrix management.