Programme Coordinator Law and Criminology (Maternity Cover)

Reference number: JR247139

Location: Remote with the opportunity of working in Leeds City Centre office

Working pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract ending June 2026

Number of roles: 1

Salary: £27,675 per annum

We are seeking a Programme Coordinator to join our dynamic team.

You will have an LLB and legal background and can demonstrate a commitment to student-centred learning through innovative programme developments and support for teaching. You should have a flexible approach, be passionate about the subject area and be able to provide excellent educational opportunities for a diverse range of students.

Working with our team of subject matter experts, tutors and learning technologists, you will contribute to our rapidly growing provision, maintaining our position at the forefront of developments in online education. We deliver a range of Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes in Law and Criminology

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What you’ll bring to the role

Essential:

• An LLB Hons degree

• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Excellent communication skills.

• The ability to prioritise and coordinate own workload and work to set deadlines.

Desirable:

• Experience of teaching in Higher Education.

• Experience of online teaching and/or delivery.

• HEA membership.
  
  

What we do

Kaplan Open Learningis one of the world’s largest and most experienced providers of online degree education. We currently work with two UK partner Universities to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. Our students complete their studies through online learning using our interactive virtual classroom with rich multi-media resources which provide a gateway to a learning community supported by a dedicated academic and professional services team.

Our mission is to continue to transform students’ lives and careers by delivering and expanding our suite of innovative, industry led and career enhancing higher education programmes.

University of Essex Online is a partnership between University of Essex and Kaplan Open Learning, which provides high-quality distance-learning degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across Business, Law, Health, Computing, Education, Psychology and Criminology. Our innovative and unique online pedagogy uses the latest digital learning technologies to provide a simulating, effective learning experience for students.

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave*

• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services

• Company pension contributions

• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels

• Medicash Health Cash Plan

*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.

How to apply

To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 11pm on Tuesday 10th June. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

Additional Application Information

A sponsorship licence is a legal requirement for employers seeking to hire individuals from outside the UK or those who require a work visa to work in the country. Unfortunately, Kaplan Open Learning do not possess this licence at this time.

Application Support

If you require support completing the application or wish to talk to someone about the role, please email the Recruitment Team kaplanstaff.recruitment@kaplan.com.

Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments

At Kaplan International, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.

Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.

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