Job Introduction
Head of Programmes
Here at BPP Education Group we pride ourselves on providing the best possible client and learner experience, with our specialised team of client services specialists working closely with customers to ensure they are getting the most from our courses.
An opportunity has arisen for a passionate, motivated and experienced leader to join the team as Head of Programmes You will provide strategic leadership for the academic management of programmes delivered across our national sites.
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 Education Group?
It is a great time to join BPP Education Group as we have enjoyed a sustained period of growth, offering a wealth of opportunities to our staff, students and clients. There are many more great reasons to join BPP Education Group such as:
- Brilliantly, you can study any of BPP’s courses for free – be it a professional qualification or full degree.
- With hybrid working available, you’ll be able to split your time between one of our centres and wherever you choose to call home.
- We also provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days, and there’s a rewards package that includes retail discounts and much more.
Other key benefits include our Group Personal Pension Plan, dedicated private healthcare and dental plans that offer additional assurance to look after you and your family
What you’ll be doing
This position plays a pivotal role in coordinating programme activities, driving continuous quality enhancement, and fostering student success. It also supports collaborative engagement with internal and external stakeholders as the School continues to expand its provision.
As such, you will be responsible for:
- Overseeing the Continuous Programme Monitoring (CPMR) process, ensuring timely and evidence-based actions are implemented.
- Monitoring student progression, achievement, and retention data to inform interventions and improvements.
- Lead, manage, and support Programme Award Leaders, ensuring delivery aligns with BPP regulations, regulatory standards, and School priorities.
- Collaborate with the Associate Dean and other stakeholders on programme design, modification, revalidation, and enhancement.
- Build and sustain relationships with practice partners, regulators, and professional bodies.
- Ensure consistency and quality of programme delivery across all BPP sites.
- Support the development of a culture of excellence and innovation in teaching and learning.
What we’re looking for
To be successful in this role you will need to have a proven track record in the following areas:
- Understanding of UK higher education and healthcare regulation, including NMC, OfS, Ofsted, and apprenticeship frameworks
- Familiarity with programme management, quality assurance, and continuous improvement processes
- Proven leadership and management experience in higher or professional education
- Experience of programme quality assurance, monitoring, and enhancement
- Experience working within regulated professional education (e.g., healthcare, nursing, or apprenticeships)
- Leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and support others
- Understanding of academic governance and regulatory compliance
Qualifications
- First degree in nursing, healthcare, or a related discipline
- Postgraduate qualification (e.g., MSc, MEd, or equivalent professional qualification)
- Teaching qualification or Advance HE Fellowship (or willingness to work towards one)
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo Enhanced DBS Plus Childs Barred List
BPP Education Group are proud to be a Disability Confident employer so if you need any reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please just let us know!
BPP Education Group 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
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.
