Educational Organization Academic Programmes Manager Salary; over 30K GBP Location: Romford Hybrid Academic Programmes Manager Main Responsibilities: Plan and manage all aspects of our Japanese student programmes, from initial brief to delivery Liaise daily with our partner offices in Japan to finalise programme content and respond to changing needs Oversee a remote network of Group Coordinators across the UK Ensure timely and accurate submission of host family details, delegating to support staff when needed Lead regular programme operations meetings and manage internal milestones and deadlines Greet visiting school groups and senior staff when required Collaborate with our Academic Planning Manager to align intercultural learning activities with English language goals Train and support new staff members as part of your team leadership responsibilities Provide regular reports and updates to the General Manager Academic Programmes Manager Ideal Candidate: Strong team management and leadership skills Excellent communication - both written and face-to-face Ability to think strategically while staying on top of details Flexible, proactive, and comfortable with fast-changing plans Mature, professional, and confident dealing with senior stakeholders Must be UK-based, domestically settled, and hold a clean UK driving licence Background in education, cultural exchange, or EFL (English as a Foreign Language) Experience working with Japanese clients or knowledge of Japanese culture/language Familiarity with the UK school system and confidence in liaising with educational institutions Skilled in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint); database knowledge (e.g. MS Access) a plus Excellent problem-solving abilities and calm under pressure Ability to create and deliver presentations to diverse audiences MS