Legal Education Centre Senior Manager
As Legal Education Centre Senior Manager, the successful candidate will act as team lead and oversee the development, management, and running of the portfolio of courses, on and offline, and the development of new programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and co-ordinate the Education Department's post qualification programme, including all Centre courses organised, both on its own and in conjunction with external organisations/partners
* Prepare for and advance plan the Centre portfolio of courses, organise and conduct all planning meetings necessary to the proper preparation for the courses
* Lead a major annual project, as part of the legal education initiative
* Develop new programmes for the portfolio
* Ensure high quality standards across the portfolio
* Lead the marketing strategy for the Centre
* Assist in teaching and tutoring on courses, where appropriate
* Oversee the financial planning for the section, including projections, budget preparation, budget monitoring, and reporting
* Ensure performance targets for the Education Centre team are met
* Report on Centre activities and results to the Council, Education Committee, Curriculum Development Committee, and senior management team
Requirements:
* Education qualification required
* Knowledge of and experience of legal work is preferable
* Experience of managing a team required
* Project management experience
* Ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Have a legal background (preferably as a practising solicitor) and an interest in education
* A range of professional experience is desirable
* Digital literacy
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high attention to detail
* Ability to work on his/her own initiative and as part of a team and be proactive in achieving project outcomes
* Diplomatic and professional communication skills
* Excellent IT skills
* A proactive approach with a growth mindset
* Experience of dealing with a large volume of enquiries
* Methodical, flexible, and capable of undertaking multitask driven work
* Ability to work in a pressurised environment
* Ability to work to tight deadlines
* Familiarity with accounts management would also be an advantage
Remuneration and Benefits:
* Salary (DOE)
* Excellent working conditions
* Training and development opportunities
* Pension