Educational Organization
Academic Programmes Manager
Salary; over 30K GBP
Location: Romford Hybrid
Academic Programmes Manager 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
Academic Programmes 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