Programme Lead Business

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of programmes at the campus, ensuring alignment with approved curriculum and learning outcomes.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the programme team, fostering a consistent and high-quality teaching and learning environment.
• Coordinate programme-level meetings, student feedback discussions, and internal communications related to the programme.
• Ensure effective academic timetabling, resource planning, and delivery of teaching and assessment in collaboration with the Campus Manager.

• Deliver high-quality teaching across the BSc and MSc Business programmes (equivalent to approximately 2 days per week).
• Act as a lead supervisor for MSc dissertations and research projects, guiding students through complex computing research methodologies.
• Design and mark assessments that are robust, fair, and tailored to the needs of learners.
• Model best practices in the classroom, utilising the VLE (Moodle) and interactive technologies to enhance the international student experience.
• Maintain regular academic surgery hours to provide one-to-one support for students on specific module content.

• Ensure that assessments, moderation, and marking comply with Partner University’s regulations and the UHE Operations Manual.
• Liaise with the Link Tutor to manage assessment schedules, moderation samples, and examination board preparations.
• Oversee the completion of programme-level documentation including annual monitoring reports and Student Education Improvement Plans (SEIPs).
• Ensure academic and operational compliance with both Oxford International and University policies, procedures, and key quality indicators (KQIs).

• Promote student engagement and progression through proactive communication and academic guidance.
• Identify and support students at risk of academic underperformance or disengagement, coordinating with Student Support and academic staff.
• Facilitate student feedback collection (e.g. module evaluations, end-of-year surveys) and ensure follow-up actions are implemented.
• Support induction, orientation, and transition activities for new and continuing students.

• Act as the primary academic liaison between UHE and University Partner for the programme.
• Work collaboratively with Module Link Tutors and Faculty administrators to ensure accurate and timely communication.
• Contribute to Partner programme boards, quality meetings, and academic reviews as required.
• Maintain oversight of programme documentation, Moodle pages, and communications to ensure accuracy and currency.

• Oversee programme-level records including assessment tracking, board outcomes, and academic correspondence.
• Ensure the timely submission of marks, moderation records, and student data to Partner systems via the Programme Administrator.
• Support internal and external audits, reviews, and academic reporting cycles.

Person Specifications

• Eligibility to live and work in UK
• Appropriate DBS disclosure

• Master’s degree in Business, Management, or a related field
• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) or willingness to achieve it.
• PhD qualification (Desirable)
• Senior Fellowship of the HEA (SFHEA). (Desirable)

• Experience teaching Business at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate (MSc) levels.
• Proven experience in programme or module leadership, or equivalent academic coordination role.
• Experience in curriculum design and assessment for international learners.
• Experience of assessment management, moderation, and academic quality processes.
• Experience in a Subject Lead capacity. (Desirable)
• Experience working with international students. (Desirable)
• Experience managing professional body accreditations (e.g., CMI, ACCA, CIPD). (Desirable)

• Deep understanding of the UK HE Quality Code and QAA standards.
• Understanding of the specific challenges faced by international students (e.g., academic writing, cultural adjustment).
• Knowledge computing trends and global job market. (Desirable)
• Familiarity with UKVI compliance in an academic context. (Desirable)

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate a diverse academic team.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using VLEs (Moodle/Canvas) and data analytics tools. (Desirable)
• Ability to build links with local and international business industries. (Desirable)

• Uphold the academic standards and values of both Oxford International and the University of Roehampton.
• Model professional integrity, inclusion, and collaboration.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and student success.

• A sympathetic approach to all students
• A positive, ‘can-do’ approach to work
• Adopts a collaborative approach to working
• Flexible and adaptable
• Responds positively to new challenges, seeking solutions

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