Education Manager in Sheffield

Overview

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The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university. We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. Find out more about our benefits and join us to become part of something special.

Base pay range

Salary: £38,784 - £47,389 per year (Grade 7)

Work arrangement: Full-time

Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom (School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering | CMBE)

Responsibilities

• As Education Manager, oversee and manage staff supporting Education related processes that ensure and improve the effective organisation of taught programmes. Ensure policies and processes across the student journey are clear and straightforward, meet regulatory requirements, are consistently applied and deliver educational excellence.
• Collaborate with the School Director of Education and School Manager to support the delivery of strategic objectives. Improve the portfolio and curriculum within University regulations and external compliance requirements.
• Work with the Student Experience Manager to allocate responsibilities in a fair and equitable manner and oversee the work of team members to ensure a joined-up approach for students and staff.
• Maintain an excellent understanding of Quality Assurance and curriculum related processes. Provide leadership as an experienced line manager, and work with colleagues across the institution to ensure education activities are delivered effectively and efficiently in line with University policies.
• Lead for School compliance in relation to the Office for Student (OfS) requirements, freedom of speech, and accreditation processes where relevant.
• Oversee Quality Assurance and CMA compliance matters, providing expert advice to colleagues.
• Inform evidence-based decision making on programme design, approval and delivery.
• Oversee processes that support administration of the curriculum, including leading on programme and module development, amendment and closure.
• Support development and implementation of curriculum related priorities, ensuring a programme level approach is embedded across the portfolio and identifying improvements and efficiencies for students and staff.
• Manage academic complaints and appeals, student complaints and academic misconduct processes.
• Oversee core education activities including assessment, digital education, academic tutoring and timetabling, taking a programme level view.
• Support and engage in annual review and reporting activities, including Annual Reflection and relevant data returns.
• Participate in relevant committees (e.g., School Education Committee, Programme and Module Oversight Subcommittee) and act as a key point of contact for education related central services teams.
• Maintain robust understanding of internal and external policy and strategy and influence developments where appropriate.
• Carry out other duties commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Please ensure you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Criteria

Essential

• Educated to A Level standard with GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent experience).
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to negotiate with colleagues of all levels to deliver effective outcomes.
• A high level of IT literacy, including extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and Google applications, and the ability to learn new software.
• Experience of curriculum management and regulations in line with University governance procedures.
• Experienced line manager who can support colleagues to achieve to their full potential.
• Understanding of the Higher Education environment including Quality Assurance and CMA responsibilities.
• Highly motivated and able to work and make decisions autonomously, with understanding of when to refer more complex issues to senior colleagues.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner, prioritising effectively to plan for conflicting deadlines, whilst managing unscheduled tasks as required.
• Ability to undertake work of a confidential and sensitive nature, and act with discretion and diplomacy.
• Ability to develop and implement processes and policies.

Additional Information

• Grade: 7
• Line manager: School Manager
• Direct reports: TBC

Benefits

• A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks for social interaction, peer support and personal development.
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• Development opportunities including access to learning and mentoring schemes; Professional Services Shared Skills Framework.
• Family-friendly policies such as paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies, support for those going through the menopause, and paid time off for fertility treatment.

Contact

Informal enquiries: Jenny Miller, School Manager (CMBE) at j.miller@sheffield.ac.uk

Next steps

Selection is anticipated for the week of 3 November 2025, with interviews and a presentation. Progress updates will be communicated in the week commencing 27 October 2025. For accessibility or adjustments to participate in any part of the recruitment process, contact c.teale@sheffield.ac.uk.

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