Subject Area Manager- Marketing

London Business School

Subject Area Manager- Marketing

Salary Not Specified

London Business School, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 950f4ae4f57540cb900d4fe3f499058e

Full Job Description

The Subject Area Manager (SAM) plays a key role in supporting faculty in their research and teaching through the development and delivery of the subject area strategic plan. They provide operational support to the Subject Area Chair (SAC) in delivering the plan as well as administrative leadership of a team of faculty assistants. Subject Area Managers collaborate across all subject areas and programme offices to ensure that a culture of continuous improvement is embedded.,

  • Understand the Subject Area strategy and assist Subject Area Chairs in implementing it.

  • In collaboration with the SAC, prepare documentation for Subject Area Review, by collating data and liaising across teams to prepare complex reports to inform review, planning and decision-making.

  • Lead and motivate a team of faculty assistants to deliver the operational plans within subject area.

  • Ensure team are aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures.

  • Define and communicate the team's priorities and workload, in line with the wider Departmental priorities

  • Contribute to the development of broader operational plans, manage operational plans in own area and enable successful implementation by prioritising and aligning planned activities.

  • Lead on the delivery of a portfolio of elective courses within their Subject Area within budget and to quality standards and targets.

  • Oversee and monitor elective programmes to ensure compliance with relevant external bodies., London Business School; a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world's most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It's where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location.

    Proven management experience of mid-sized teams with an ability to lead and motivate diverse staff.

  • Experience of working within higher education, with a sound knowledge and understanding of the student experience and

  • the academic environment.

  • Proven successful experience managing, developing and motivating a team.

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage a variety of audiences.

  • Ability to work under pressure, with little direct supervision, to tight deadlines and to adapt to changing situations in a

  • considered and calm manner.

  • Ability to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders.

    Generous annual leave of 27 days PLUS extra between Christmas and New Year!

  • Generous pension package, 14.5% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)

  • Free onsite gym and swimming pool

  • Amazing range of professional development to support your career path

  • Enhanced cycle to work scheme

  • Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health

  • Up to 5 days paid emergency leave for staff who have caring responsibilities for a family member, dependent or friend who is ill.


  • All enjoyed in a Smart (hybrid) Working environment so we're looking forward to discussing how, where and when you might work best to deliver in your new role.

    Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging

    We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard.