Job
Overview
The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) is recognised as a leading centre of excellence for creative learning and vocational training within the performing arts and creative industries. We enjoy an international and national reputation for the quality of our teaching, our exceptional facilities, and our enviable track record of graduate employment and alumni successes.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Programme Administration Manager to join our vibrant and creative community at LIPA and lead a dynamic team supporting students and academic colleagues across our higher education programmes. We are looking for an experienced and proactive administrator with strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering excellent service. You'll manage a busy, high-performing team, coordinate key academic processes, and help shape and improve the student experience through efficient, compliant administration. Key responsibilities will include overseeing the maintenance and integrity of student records, managing the end-to-end process for student assessments, and taking lead administrative responsibility for the planning of key academic-related student events.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in academic or student administration within higher education, with proven leadership and line management experience. You will have experience of planning and delivering complex events, ideally within a creative arts or performance-based environment. Attention to detail and excellent communication and organisational skills are essential. As is confidence in using a number of IT packages including Microsoft Office. Familiarity with student records systems is desirable.
In return we offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, pension options (default scheme ER 4% / EE 4% or enhanced contribution ER 16.48% / EE 8.6-9.6%), 25 days holiday per year rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service plus statutory bank holidays, closure days, complimentary tickets to our inhouse productions and the opportunity to become part of our unique international community of creatives, performers, technicians, managers, and film makers.
If you are a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, and want to make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape the future of performing arts education. Candidates must ensure that they demonstrate how they meet the person specification within the application form; CV’s will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 27th August 2025 at 12 noon
Interviews: week commencing 1st September 2025
CV’s will not be accepted.
Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact our Recruitment Team on recruit@lipa.ac.uk or 0151 330 3091.
Please send your completed application form to recruit@lipa.ac.uk
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunity’s employer, LIPA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We are committed to working together to create an inclusive environment that offers equitable opportunities for all, pursuing our vision to be a leading vocational training institution.
As part of our Strategic Plan for 2023-2025 we are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and would particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities and those identifying as female, non-binary or trans. Appointments will always be made on merit.
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