Japanese Speaking Academic Program Manager

Japanese Speaking Academic Program Manager

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Job Details

• Educational Organization: TESOL International Association
• Position: Academic Programmes Manager
• Salary: over 30K GBP
• Location: Romford Hybrid

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

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

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

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