Lifelong Learning and Professional Development Manager

Location: Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester

Salary: £30,378 - £35,608 per annum

Vacancy Type: Full-time, permanent

Closing Date: 30^th of June 2026

Are you an organised and enthusiastic programme manager who enjoys bringing people together, building partnerships and delivering high-quality learning experiences?

The Royal Agricultural University is looking for a Lifelong Learning and Professional Development Manager to help grow and deliver our portfolio of professional development and lifelong learning programmes.

This varied role sits within the Transformation Directorate and offers the opportunity to work with colleagues, industry partners and external organisations to coordinate a wide range of professional learning activities. You will also support international student visits, stakeholder events and innovation initiatives across the University.

We are looking for someone with experience of coordinating programmes, training, events or professional development activities. You will be a confident communicator with excellent organisational skills, able to manage multiple projects and build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

In return, you will join a friendly and supportive team and have the opportunity to make a real impact as we develop new learning opportunities and strengthen our engagement with industry and professional communities.

We offer an excellent benefits package including 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health support, free on-site parking and the chance to work in the beautiful surroundings of our historic Cotswold campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination and operational delivery of lifelong learning, professional development and CPD programmes, ensuring a high-quality participant experience.
• Coordinate programme schedules, logistics, communications and resources to ensure programmes and events are delivered effectively and efficiently.
• Support the delivery of international short-term student visit programmes in collaboration with the Strategic Project Manager, Director of Commercial Innovation, academic colleagues and external partners.
• Support the planning and delivery of Alliston Centre activities, innovation initiatives and largescale research or stakeholder engagement events. 
• Act as a key liaison between academic departments, professional services teams, industry partners and external stakeholders to support successful programme and event delivery.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with employers, speakers, trainers, collaborators and partner organisations.
• Coordinate internal and external contributors and support high standards of programme delivery and participant engagement.
• Gather and analyse participant feedback and evaluation data to support continuous improvement, programme development and quality assurance processes.
• Lead and support the development and growth of the University’s lifelong learning and professional development portfolio through stakeholder engagement, market insight and research.

General responsibilities:

• The University is committed to equality of opportunity. All staff are required to comply with current legislation, University policies and good practice guidance.
• All staff are required to act in a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times. The post holder must be familiar with and adhere to appropriate safeguarding policies and guidance and participate in related mandatory/statutory training.
• Managers have a responsibility to ensure their team members understand their individual responsibilities with regard to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
• All staff are required to participate in the University appraisal process and should ensure they are familiar with the process and plan time to prepare for their appraisal. Following the appraisal, staff are expected to undertake in any necessary learning and development and work towards the objectives that have been set.
• The University expects staff to attend any training designated as mandatory and to undertake learning and development activities to support their role. Managers must facilitate learning and development within their teams.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Royal Agricultural University, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://www.rau.ac.uk/about-rau/work-for-us

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