HE Programme Manager – Rural Land

• Company: Plumpton College
• Closing Date: 22-03-2026
• Location: Plumpton, Lewes BN7 3AE
• Salary: up to £41,141
• Hours: 37.5 per week

Description

Plumpton College is seeking an ambitious and industry-connected professional to lead and shape our new accelerated degree within Rural Land. 

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in managing and delivering a specialist higher education programme aligned with professional standards and employer expectations. You will work at the intersection of academic leadership, professional practice and student success — ensuring our graduates are confident, capable and career-ready. 

About the Role 

As HE Programme Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the effective management, quality assurance and delivery of the Rural Land accelerated degree. You will: 

• Lead and manage the programme in line with Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) requirements 

• Coordinate module delivery and support the teaching team 

• Oversee quality assurance processes, including internal verification and moderation 

• Support recruitment, outreach and employer engagement 

• Provide academic leadership and contribute to the wider Higher Education strategy 

Alongside programme leadership, you will deliver high-quality teaching through lectures, seminars, tutorials, fieldwork and online delivery. You will design and assess engaging assignments, supervise dissertations and integrated projects, and provide personalised academic support to students. 

This is a role for someone who enjoys balancing strategic oversight with hands-on teaching and mentoring. 

About You 

We are looking for a credible industry professional who can inspire students and strengthen employer links. 

Essential: 

• Degree (or substantial relevant professional experience) 

• Membership of RICS (MRICS, FRICS or AssocRICS) 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to deliver engaging, high-quality teaching 

• Experience contributing to curriculum development 

Desirable: 

• Higher degree (MSc/PhD) in a relevant discipline 

• Membership of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) 

• Experience teaching in Higher Education 

• Postgraduate teaching qualification and/or Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy 

• Experience working collaboratively with industry partners 

You will be professionally credible, organised and forward-thinking, with a strong commitment to student achievement and continuous improvement. 

Why Join Us? 

At Plumpton College, we live our values—Ambitious, Professional, Enterprising, Passionate, Supportive, and Progressive — in everything we do. 

You’ll benefit from:    

We offer a competitive salary alongside a generous benefits package, including up to 37 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas. Staff are enrolled in the Teacher's Pension Scheme and have access to comprehensive CPD opportunities and in-house teacher training where applicable. As a Disability Confident Committed employer and a signatory of the Menopause Pledge, we are proud to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace.  

New colleagues benefit from a structured induction and a supported six-month probationary period, as well as a strong coaching culture with in-house L5 trained coaches.   

Employees also enjoy a range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits such as eligibility for a TOTUM card and Blue Light Card, free eye tests, free use of our onsite gym, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted Plumpton wine and courses, free onsite parking, and an Employee Assistance Programme.   

Our commitment to staff wellbeing and community is further demonstrated through regular networking events, active EDI and Sustainability committees and social events at Christmas. 

We reserve the right to call candidates to interview/withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.   

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.   

Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking college with strong industry links and a clear vision for Higher Education excellence.