Overview

This new full-time post is available from 1 September 2025 on a fixed term basis until 31 July 2027. The role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home. This is a fantastic opportunity to join Learning Experiences & Innovation (LXI), the go-to service across the Exeter learning community for uplifting our students, academics, staff, and partners to co-create a distinctive learning experience where every learner thrives.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive programme manager to take on the role of Head of Taught Portfolio Sustainability — a key post supporting the University’s ambitions for a more sustainable, efficient, and inclusive taught portfolio. The postholder will enable the design and delivery of processes for ongoing programme review, working with key stakeholders and governance groups. The post will be responsible for building on current initiatives to devise, implement and manage recurrent portfolio review, in order to embed a sustainable and continuous improvement approach to decision-making that supports the long-term success of the teaching portfolio.

The role also involves working with Finance and other stakeholders to monitor progress against benefits, assess financial implications, and provide assurance to senior governance groups. Strong stakeholder engagement, analytical insight, and experience delivering complex change are essential.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.

About the University

The University of Exeter is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities and is ranked among the world’s top universities. We combine world-class teaching with world-class research and are committed to inclusion and impact across our activities.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces. We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. We support an inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver processes for ongoing programme review and recurrent portfolio assessment to support sustainable, long-term decision-making.
• Collaborate with Finance and other stakeholders to monitor progress against benefits and assess financial implications.
• Provide assurance to senior governance groups and engage with key stakeholders and governance bodies.
• Demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement, analytical insight, and experience delivering complex change.

Qualifications and Experience

Experience in programme management and delivering large-scale changes within an academic or complex organizational environment.

Benefits

• 41 days leave per year
• Options for flexible working
• Numerous discounts at leading retailers
• Onsite gyms on all campuses and a cycle to work scheme
• Sector-leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• Stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the South West of England

Further information

For any informal queries, please contact Gillian Auld, Assistant Director, Education Portfolio Development, g.auld@exeter.ac.uk