Senior Education Manager

Location: London (Hybrid – mix of office & remote as agreed prior)Contract: Interim – 6-month termStart date: ASAP – immediately available candidates preferredOverviewMLC Partners is delighted to be representing a prominent UK university in seeking an interim Senior Education Manager to join the academic services team for a 6-month assignment. This is an exciting opportunity to lead critical education operations and help drive key strategic initiatives across taught programmes.The roleAs Senior Education Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality education administration, championing operational excellence, and ensuring a seamless student experience. Responsible for overseeing professional services teams and collaborating with academic stakeholders, you’ll help transform administrative processes and support the institution’s educational portfolio.Key responsibilities include:Leading the programme administration team and setting clear performance standardsManaging and evolving education operations (admissions, student lifecycle, assessment, quality assurance)Collaborating with academic leads to implement strategic education priorities and improve the student journeyEnsuring compliance with institutional regulations, QA frameworks and academic governanceProviding accurate and timely management information, supporting decision-making at senior levelsSupporting change management and process redesign to enhance efficiency and service deliveryServing as a senior point of contact for education matters, liaising with faculty, school leadership and external partnersAbout youYou’re a seasoned higher education professional with strong leadership capabili