Job Introduction
Here at BPP we pride ourselves on providing the best possible client and learner experience, with our School of Business designing and delivering best-in-class programmes. We’re looking for a Faculty Staffing Manager who can lead, inspire and develop a high-performing team of faculty staff.
This is a people-first leadership role, perfect for experienced managers who thrive on building strong teams and creating an environment of continuous improvement where people can grow and succeed.
What if you read the description and don't meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway - we value diverse backgrounds and are committed to inclusivity!
Why work for BPP?
It is a great time to join BPP as we have enjoyed a sustained period of growth, offering a wealth of opportunities to our staff, students and clients. We also offer a wide range of employee benefits, including:
- Employee Study Scheme: Brilliantly, you can study any of BPP’s courses for free – be it a professional qualification or full degree.
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus bank holidays (38 total).
- Hybrid working: 2-3 days per week in our vibrant London office located by Tower Hill.
- Private BUPA healthcare for you and available at corporate rates for your family.
- We also provide a rewards package that includes retail discounts and recognition vouchers, Group Personal Pension Plan, Life Assurance, Dental Plans and an Employee Assistance Program to ensure our people are cared for.
What you’ll be doing:
You’ll play a key role in leading and inspiring a high-performing faculty team, driving engagement, development and excellence. You’ll shape culture, champion talent and collaborate with teams across the university to ensure operational efficiency - creating an environment where staff thrive and students succeed.
As such, you will be responsible for:
- Managing a large team of faculty staff (up to 25) providing clear direction, regular feedback and meaningful career conversations to support individual growth and team success.
- Championing talent management by supporting recruitment, onboarding, and training initiatives
- Promoting staff wellbeing by balancing workload demands with individual needs, fostering a supportive and inclusive team culture.
- Supporting strategic workforce planning and operational efficiency in partnership with operational teams and senior leaders.
- Collaborating on culture and engagement initiatives that enhance the working environment, support retention, and reflect our values.
- Driving performance excellence by setting clear expectations, monitoring progress, and implementing timely interventions to address capability or performance concerns.
- Ensuring compliance with policies and processes in partnership with HR and other support functions.
What you’ll need:
To be successful in this role the following experience and skills are essential:
- Strong leadership and people management experience, ideally with large or diverse teams.
- Proven experience in recruitment, onboarding and training of new staff.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a people-focused, empathetic approach.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure, make decisions and apply flexible solutions.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage workload effectively.
Desirable but not essential:
- Relevant professional qualification (e.g., CIPD, CMI, PRINCE2).
- Experience of working in higher education.
- Coaching experience or certification.
- Good knowledge of BPP products.
BPP are a Disability Confident employer so if you need any reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please just let us know!
BPP Education Group reserves the right to amend or withdraw this advertisement at any time prior to the closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications or if business needs change.
BPP actively promotes equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates. BPP will select candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience. Please note that for those posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check in addition to BPP undertaking any necessary online searches. This is deemed appropriate and necessary from a safeguarding perspective, and in line with BPP’s safer recruitment practices.