Head of Program

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Programme Lead to oversee academic delivery, support staff and students, and ensure high-quality teaching across our programmes in Mumbai. This is a face-to-face leadership role requiring strong academic expertise, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to an outstanding student experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of assigned programmes and modules, ensuring academic quality and consistency.
• Support and supervise lecturers and associate staff, ensuring high standards of teaching, assessment, and student engagement.
• Oversee curriculum delivery, update teaching materials, and ensure compliance with programme specifications.
• Manage assessment processes, including setting, moderating, verifying, and ensuring timely feedback.
• Monitor student performance, engagement, and progression, addressing concerns and signposting support where appropriate.
• Contribute to quality assurance, including programme evaluations, accreditation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage in scholarship to maintain subject expertise and support teaching innovation.
• Coordinate academic operations, including timetabling, programme committee activities, placements, and external academic events.
• Support student recruitment, academic interviews, and promotional activities.

Essential Requirements

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Strong experience in higher education teaching, curriculum delivery, and quality assurance.
• Demonstrated academic leadership or coordination experience.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and lead teams effectively.
• High digital capability, including use of VLEs and technology-enhanced learning tools.
• Commitment to student success, professional development, and institutional values.
• Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings or weekends.

Desirable

• PhD (or working towards).
• Experience with research, enterprise, or external partnerships.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies.
• Experience leading quality enhancement initiatives.

Additional Information

This is a fully on-campus position based in Mumbai, with some travel across sites as needed. A commitment to widening participation, academic excellence, and continuous improvement is essential.

Compliance Statement

Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including a criminal records check, two references, ID and Right to Work verification, and education confirmation. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion, selection for employment is based solely on an individual's skills, qualifications, and experience relevant to the role.