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