The University of Worcester is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Programme Manager to join our School of Nursing and Midwifery. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in enhancing student experience and supporting student retention and progression within our nursing programmes.
As Programme Manager (Nursing), you will act as a central point of contact for staff and students on matters relating to retention and progression. Working with course leaders and professional administrative services colleagues, you will monitor student engagement, identify those at risk of disengagement, and coordinate appropriate support interventions. Working closely with academic colleagues, placement teams, and student services, you will ensure effective communication and planning for students who take temporary withdrawal or require additional support.
You will also contribute to induction planning, course handbook updates, and the deployment of Associate Lecturers, ensuring smooth operational delivery across the department. Attendance at Boards of Examiners and Practice Panels will form part of your responsibilities.
We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. Experience in higher education administration or student support would be advantageous, alongside strong communication skills and a commitment to equality, diversity, and sustainability. This is an exciting and varied role which requires a positive approach, initiative, excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt and prioritise workload effectively. The successful candidate will be a keen problem-solver with strong digital capabilities and demonstrate a willingness to embrace positive change, promote consistency and share best practice.
What’s in it for you?
At the University of Worcester, we pride ourselves on our inclusive and supportive environment. You will have access to professional development opportunities and be part of a team dedicated to improving student experience and outcomes.
- Annual incremental increase up to £37,174 with the opportunity to progress to £40,497 subject to performance and the university reward scheme
- Up to 36 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) rising to 41 total days after 5 years’ continuous service
- Access to a range of benefits including our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme
- Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
- In-house training and development support
- A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Susan Thomas, Head of Department- Nursing at susan.thomas@worc.ac.uk or Samantha Meredith, Course Leader- Nursing at samantha.meredith@worc.ac.uk.
Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).
Please note that this post does not meet the minimum salary requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post who will require sponsorship to work in the UK.