Curriculum Development Manager

Location: Manchester (Office-based, 4 days per week)
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an innovator in curriculum design? Ready to shape the future of adult learning in a fast-paced, collaborative environment?

We're looking for a driven and experienced Curriculum Development Manager to lead the design, development, and delivery of high-impact adult education programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference—creating engaging learning experiences and expanding our dynamic course portfolio.

What You'll Be Doing

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Leading the end-to-end development of new courses and programmes—from concept to launch.

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Driving innovation by collaborating with course developers, awarding bodies, and educational partners.

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Managing freelance curriculum designers, setting clear timelines and budgets.

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Advising on instructional design to ensure an engaging and effective learner journey.

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Supporting training centre teams and colleagues with academic and curriculum guidance.

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Keeping our course catalogue fresh, relevant, and aligned with quality standards.

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Working with the marketing team to prepare compelling course content and promotional materials.

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Representing the organisation in educational partnerships and exploring new opportunities for growth.

What We're Looking For

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Proven experience in curriculum development and educational project management.

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Background in teaching adult learners.

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Strong understanding of the UK education landscape and regulatory frameworks.

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Familiarity with government funding models in the UK and Ireland.

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Confident using learning management systems and project management tools.

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A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset with excellent communication skills.

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Self-motivated, organised, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities.

Join us and play a central role in transforming adult education—one course at a time.

Ready to shape the future of learning? Apply now