Programme Administrator (Flexible & Executive MBA)

Henley Business School is a leading triple-accredited business school and part of the University of Reading.  With campuses, offices, and partnerships around the world, and more than 80,000 alumni in over 160 countries,we are a truly international institution.

The Business School, founded in 1945, has over 70 years’ experience in developing managers and leaders. Our courses are enriched by up-to-date knowledge, research and commercial experience, and aimed at students and professionals at every stage of their career – from undergraduate through to postgraduate qualification programmes and Executive Education.

A number of exciting opportunities have arisen within our Programme Management area of Henley Business School, Greenlands, supporting Postgraduate Programmes.  We are looking to recruit experienced individuals for an initial period of 11 months to provide efficient and effective administration in support of a number of Henley Business School Qualification and Executive Education Programmes.  As part of the team, you will take ownership of your allocated Programmes/intakes from point of entry to graduation by means of providing a first-class, high quality customer service experience throughout the student’s relationship with Henley Business School.   

The successful applicants will be required to support face-to-face workshops onsite from our Greenlands, Henley on Thames Campus however flexibility on campus location for non-workshop days is an option.

Shortlisting and interviewing shall be conducted on an ongoing basis

The successful applicants will demonstrate:    

• Strong verbal and written communication/interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy and methodical working
• Experience of working in a customer-facing role and evidence of providing a high-quality service
• Experience of successfully organising events and/or workshops
• A pro-active and flexible approach

Informal contact details

Contact role:

Senior Programme Area Manager

Contact name:

Kathy Jarvis

Contact phone:

01491 418716

Contact email:

 [email protected]

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Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website .

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.