MBA Programme Manager

Southampton Business School (SBS) is placed at the centre of the University of Southampton – a top 100 University in the world (QS; US News & World Report) – and a founding member of the Russell Group of elite research UK universities. SBS hosts a vibrant and diverse community of scholars and students. Research activity within SBS is coordinated through ten multidisciplinary research centres. Ranked in the top quartile of the research-intensive business schools in the UK, SBS has an ambitious growth plan, which includes investments in people and relocation to a state of art business building.

About you

The MBA programme is a flagship programme of Southampton Business School, holding a coveted and reputationally critical AMBA five-year accreditation. With plans to develop a further Global Executive MBA and further executive education provision, the advertised position is an important and significant role within Southampton Business School. The MBA Programme Manager will work closely with the MBA Programme Director and the Director of Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise to provide administrative and managerial support for the MBA programme and wider learning support for MBA student cohorts on-site and off-site, the teaching team, and the programme leadership. The successful applicant will be able to contribute to supporting quality assurance and quality enhancement within the MBA programme.

You’ll bring significant experience of building and sustaining relationships between academic and non-academic communities, together with a keen appreciation of current trends and issues in higher education, especially within an MBA context. An enterprising self-starter, with strong project management skills, you’ll have the ability to think strategically, plan effectively, and establish productive relationships with both our students and with organisations.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact:

Professor Peter Rodgers, MBA Director, p.rodgers@soton.ac.uk, or

Professor Jeni Giambona, Director of Knowledge Exchange & Enterprise

(j.giambona@soton.ac.uk)

What we can offer you

Committed to supporting our community we are open to a flexible working approach. With an understanding that there is a need to be on campus for various duties we are open to a hybrid approach. Proud to be a founding signatory of the Athena Swan gender equality charter we hold an institutional Silver award.

As well as additional benefits that will make your life easier, such as a generous holiday allowance and additional university closure days. We will support your long-term future too, with access to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts.

As a university we aim to create an inclusive environment that attracts, supports and retains the best students and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences from across the world. We are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.

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