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Project Manager

Based: London or Canterbury

Salary: Up to £38,000 depending on experience

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 Hours Monday to Friday

Have you worked on the development of educational programmes?

Are you highly organised and used to managing stakeholder relationships across multiple teams?

Do you hold a project management qualification or have significant relevant work experience?

If the answer is yes and you would be excited by the prospect of working with passionate teams focused on providing lifelong learning, this could be the ideal role for you!

LIBF is seeking to appoint a Project Manager to manage programmes of work relating to the development and update of qualifications, alongside ad hoc projects and operational efficiency initiatives linked to learning and assessment creation and delivery. You will provide effective communication between the various LIBF departments and be responsible for ensuring that all deliverables are provided to project deadline.

You will have a proven track record of coordinating educational programmes of work and be able to present information in a clear and precise manner. You will show strong initiative and organisational skills, an ability to deal with changing priorities and confidence working with senior staff.

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We support our staff to create work–life balance that works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

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To apply submit your CV with a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role to recruitment@libf.ac.uk. Please note that CVs without a covering letter won’t be considered.

Please note that depending on number of CVs we receive, we may close the advert early. Due to the high volumes we receive, it may not be possible to respond to all applicants who are unsuccessful.

Closing date: 14 March 2025

Interviews: TBC

Job Title: Head of Academic Quality
Location: Home/London
Salary: up to £58,000 per annum

Hours : 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract Permanent

Are you an experienced leader in academic quality, passionate about maintaining high standards and driving innovation in quality assurance processes? If you’re excited to play a key role in shaping the future of higher education, then this is the opportunity for you.

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Head of Academic Quality to join us at this exciting time of growth. You will lead and manage the processes that ensure the maintenance of academic standards across all regulated provision, including higher education, degree apprenticeships, and professional education. This is an exciting role for someone with a proven track record in quality assurance, academic governance, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to inspire and lead a team to success.

What you’ll do:

As the Head of Academic Quality, you will:

• Lead and manage a high-performing team, ensuring alignment with the Strategic Plan and regulatory requirements.

• Oversee academic governance and ensure effective operation of committees and student representation.

• Drive continuous improvement of internal quality assurance processes, policies, and compliance.

• Represent LIBF externally, building strong relationships with regulators and key stakeholders.

• Lead high-quality student complaints and appeals services, ensuring timely resolutions and compliance with best practices.

What we’re looking for:

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Extensive experience in academic quality assurance and governance within higher education, with expertise in regulated provision (OfS, DfE, Ofqual).

• Strong leadership capabilities, including team management, resource allocation, and driving performance reviews.

• A deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance, with the ability to develop and implement policies to uphold high academic standards.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, capable of engaging with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels.

• A proactive and forward-thinking approach, with a commitment to continuous professional development and staying up to date with sector trends.

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on the quality and standards of academic provision at LIBF as we grow and develop our educational provision. You’ll be part of a collaborative and dynamic team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. Join us and help shape the future of education.

Please see attached Job Description for full list of duties and attributes

How to apply:

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To apply please submit your CV with a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role.

Please note that depending on number of CVs we receive; we may close the advert early. Due to the high volumes we receive, it may not be possible to respond to all applicants who are unsuccessful.

Closing date:  23 February 2025

Interviews: 7 March 2025

Based:        London/Home 

Salary:        £70,000 per annum 

Hours:         37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:    Permanent

Closing date: 5 February 2025

We wish to appoint an Academic Lead - Computing to manage the curriculum area of computing. This Includes, but is not restricted to, computer science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data science.

The role holder will contribute to excellence in education by designing and delivering, substantive and effective teaching and learning support at undergraduate and postgraduate levels as agreed with the Academic Dean.

Key Responsibilities

• To engage in individual and/or collaborative scholarship and professional practice activity 

• To undertake leadership duties as allocated by the Academic Dean.

• To enhance the scholarly reputation of the institution by contact with the wider academic community and the dissemination of knowledge via public communication and other activities.

• To contribute expertise and knowledge initiatives as directed by the Academic Dean.

• To engage successfully and effectively in substantive teaching and learning support roles and develop a broad understanding of how such activities support student learning.

• To design, plan and deliver learning across a range of modules or within subject area, in creative and innovative ways appropriate to the subject area and level, taking into account institutional action planning and priorities.

• To undertake leadership of specific, significant areas of activity within the department (e.g. recruitment, admissions) as may be reasonably required by the Academic Dean.

• To incorporate subject and pedagogic research and/or scholarship into learning and assessment as part of an integrated approach to academic practice.

• To actively engage in reflective practice and continuing professional development in relevant subjects/disciplines and your pedagogy, incorporating the outcomes from research, scholarship and the evaluation of professional practice.

Your Profile

• A relevant doctoral level degree

• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy or the ability to gain professional recognition at this or a higher level if appropriate.

• Substantial experience In teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, as well as experience In designing and planning learning activities.

• An acknowledgement of the wider context in which higher education operates

• Strong engagement In continuing professional development In relevant subject areas

• A commitment to respect individual learners and diverse learning communities

• A clear understanding of how students learn

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• The ability to meet UK ‘right to work’ requirements.*

  
  

* In accordance with Home Office guidance and the Asylum, Immigration and Nationality Act 2006 the institution has a responsibility to ensure all employees are eligible to work in the UK. Prior to commencing employment, the successful candidate will be asked to provide documentary evidence to this effect. For those who do not have a right to work in the UK, the Institution is a UKVI licensed sponsor and may be able to provide sponsorship to successful candidates who are offered skilled roles and meet the eligibility criteria. Further information about UK immigration requirements and working in the UK can be found on the Home Office website www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Please see attached Job Description for full list of duties and attributes

If you are passionate about helping students on their academic journey and enjoy a role where you can truly make an impact, we would love to hear from you! 

Please send us your application including your CV, a cover letter explaining your suitability for the role, your earliest possible start date and your salary expectations to recruitment@libf.ac.uk via the 'Apply' button. Please note that CVs without a covering letter will not be considered.

Before applying for any role please read our Recruitment Privacy Policy found https://www.libf.ac.uk/about-us/vacancies.

Please note that depending on the applications we receive; we may close the advert early. Due to the high volumes we receive, it may not be possible to respond to all applicants who are unsuccessful.

Based:        London/Home 

Salary:        £47,000 per annum pro-rata

Hours:         Normally 10 - 20 hours per week (agreed with candidate & defined in contract)

Contract:   Fixed term

We wish to appoint sessional lecturers to support delivery of online programmes including specialisms in:

• accounting

• artificial intelligence

• cybersecurity

• computing

• data science

• finance

• healthcare management

• human resource management

• management

• marketing

• mathematics

The role holders will contribute to excellence in delivering and supporting effective teaching and learning support at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels.

Key Responsibilities

• To engage successfully and effectively in teaching and learning support including assessment and feedback.

• To deliver learning across a range of modules within your subject area.

Your Profile

• A relevant Masters and/or doctoral level degree

• Experience in teaching and assessment at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels in the UK

• A commitment to respect individual learners and diverse learning communities

• A clear understanding of how students learn

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• The ability to meet UK ‘right to work’ requirements.

Please see attached Job Description for full list of duties and attributes 

If you are passionate about helping students on their academic journey and enjoy a role where you can truly make an impact, we would love to hear from you!

Please send us your application including your CV, a cover letter explaining your suitability for the role, your earliest possible start date and your salary expectations to recruitment@libf.ac.uk via the 'Apply' button. Please note that CVs without a covering letter will not be considered.

Before applying for any role please read our Recruitment Privacy Policy found https://www.libf.ac.uk/about-us/vacancies.

Please note that depending on the applications we receive; we may close the advert early. Due to the high volumes we receive, it may not be possible to respond to all applicants who are unsuccessful.

Based: Home
Fees: Dependent on project and role
Contract type: Project based

To help The London Institute of Banking & Finance – a leading provider of financial education at the heart of the finance sector since 1879 – develop and deliver a range of digital learning and assessment programmes, we are seeking competent and reliable freelancers with expertise in the following areas:

• Editorial and educational content production – efficient digital copy editing and development editing (using Word with tracked changes), proofreading, writing linking content and formative assessment questions in interactive formats for students, such as multiple choice or drag and drop.

• Multimedia production – graphic design, audio and video production including filming, editing and animation using the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, as well as voiceover artists.

• Learning technology – creative flair and an eye for accuracy in using a range of software packages such as H5P, Adobe Creative Cloud suite, Zoom, Articulate 360 suite, Camtasia, Vyond, or equivalent, ideally with a working knowledge of D2L’s Brightspace virtual learning environment, HTML and CSS.

Freelancers will be expected to provide their own equipment and access to the relevant software. Any intellectual property created within an LIBF project resides with LIBF. Expertise in banking and finance subject areas is not required.

We are looking to create a panel of experienced freelancers to fulfil our requirements for current and future project-based work. This means that there won't always be projects across all disciplines with immediate work needed, but if your skillset meets our requirements we’ll be in contact. Before we’re able to offer you work, we may ask you to complete a short competency-vetting exercise.

Here at The London Institute of Banking & Finance we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

Before applying for any role please read our Recruitment Privacy Policy found at the top of this page.

If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please send your CV and a short statement indicating the role(s) you are interested in, your experience and your normal day rate to recruitment@libf.ac.uk.

Alternatively, to request an informal chat with the relevant team, please email your CV and a short statement of interest to editorial@libf.ac.uk, multimedia@libf.ac.uk or learningtechnology@libf.ac.uk.

Please note that depending on number of CVs we receive; we may close the advert early. Due to the high volumes we receive, it may not be possible to respond to all applicants who are unsuccessful. However, all CVs will be kept on file for a year should other opportunities arise.

Based: Home
Fees: Dependent on industry and role
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Hours: a limited number of hours are required each month, to be agreed on an individual basis and dependent on industry and role.

UK Regulation and Financial Advice

Are you an experienced financial adviser or compliance expert looking to shape the next generation?

We are looking for a range of experts to work on our assessments. Our qualifications support professionals throughout their career, developing knowledge and skills for new entrants to these industries as well as experienced practitioners. All work is carried out on a freelance basis.

Candidates should hold relevant LIBF professional qualifications, a licence to practice, or equivalent, such as those offered by CII or CISI.

Find out more about our qualifications:

• Financial advice

• Financial services regulation and ethics

• UK financial regulation

Roles include

• Markers

• Moderators

• Question writers

• Question reviewers

We are looking for conscientious and organised individuals, with extensive industry expertise and a flexible working approach.

Successful candidates will have in-depth knowledge in the chosen industry area they are applying for or have experience in training and development in learning programmes for that area. They should demonstrate a strong interest in supporting new and existing professionals.

The London Institute of Banking & Finance is a leading provider of financial education and has been at the heart of the finance sector since 1879. We’re a specialist university providing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees for students aiming to pursue a career in banking and finance. Our focus is on lifelong learning: equipping individuals with the knowledge, skills, and qualifications to achieve the highest professional standards throughout their career.

Before applying, please read our Recruitment Privacy Policy found at the top of this page.

To apply please submit your CV with a covering letter explaining which industry(s) area and role(s) you are interested in, as well as your suitability, to recruitment@libf.ac.uk.

Due to the high volumes we receive, it may not be possible to respond to all applicants who are unsuccessful.

Based: Home
Fees: Dependent on project and role
Contract type: Fixed-term freelance contract
Hours: Flexible and  agreed based on project and role

Are you an experienced financial services professional with in-depth knowledge in your field?

Do you have an eye for detail and a collaborative mindset?

Are you looking for a new challenge where you can work flexibly?

We’re seeking a range of current or former practitioners to work on prestigious learning materials and assessments that help professionals develop knowledge and skills, contributing to the work of The London Institute of Banking & Finance, a leading provider of financial education at the heart of the finance sector since 1879.

We’re interested in all areas of banking and finance expertise. Our work suits conscientious, organised experts who can:

• devote time to projects flexibly

• work independently and proactively

• communicate clearly in person and in writing

• collaborate with staff and experts courteously

• understand RQF Levels and how students learn.

Experts may work across a number of roles based on preference and experience:

• Chief examiner: leads on syllabus creation and associated tasks and is instrumental to the review process for learning materials and assessments. Attends meetings where appropriate, taking ultimate ownership of ensuring technical accuracy throughout, liaising with staff and feeding back constructively to other subject-matter experts. Creates and marks coursework or written exams as required, providing feedback to the learners.

• Technical reviewer: reviews content for technical accuracy in their field, feeding back constructively and precisely on author drafts to check that material is accurate and fit for purpose and contributing to content where agreed.

• Author: writes or records clear content and formative assessments (multiple-choice questions and relevant activities) at the appropriate student level to meet a syllabus and an author brief, creating topic plans to ensure sufficient and accurate syllabus coverage and reworking content based on feedback.

• Question writer/reviewer: writes clear, technically accurate multiple-choice questions, sometimes with related case studies, that are answerable from the core text to test a syllabus at the appropriate difficulty level. Answers and evaluates exam questions to check they are fair and unambiguous, attending review meetings to constructively discuss problematic questions.

• Moderator: reviews coursework, exams and marking schemes to make sure the syllabus is met at the appropriate level of difficulty, with unambiguous phrasing and technically correct information, offering constructive suggestions where elements should be changed and attending moderation meetings as required.

• Marker: marks coursework and written exam papers, providing feedback to the learners, attending standardisation and other meetings and undertaking second marks as required.

This role could suit someone perhaps looking for a career change, someone re-entering the workplace or someone looking for flexibility in their role.

The selection process will involve competency vetting through short exercises and attendance at virtual workshops that confirm expectations and working methods.

Here at The London Institute of Banking & Finance we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

Before applying for any role please read our Recruitment Privacy Policy found at the top of this page. 

To apply, please send your CV with a cover letter specifying your industry area(s) of expertise, the role(s) you are interested in and your relevant experience to recruitment@libf.ac.uk

Please note that CVs without a covering letter won’t be considered.

Please note that depending on number of CVs we receive; we may close the advert early. Due to the high volumes we receive, it may not be possible to respond to all applicants who are unsuccessful.

The London Institute of Banking & Finance is seeking to appoint seminar assistants for finance related courses at undergraduate levels 4, 5 & 6. The role will be to assist students in seminar groups solving problems/ exercises under the supervision of the module lead. All materials will be provided. The roles are based at our teaching facilities near Monument in London and each subject offers 1.5 or 2 hours per week starting in the second week of the first semester – the first week in October. The initial appointment will be for 6 weeks with the possibility of an extension for a further 6 weeks.

Subject areas are:

L4 – Principles of Finance
L5 – Derivatives
L5 - Foreign Exchange Management
L6 – Fixed Income
L6 - Alternative Investments
L6 - Private Equity

These roles would suit a postgraduate Finance student who wishes to consider a future in Financial education.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach seminar material within established programmes under the direction of the Module Leader.

• Mark non-assessed/assessed coursework assignments as appropriate and provide feedback in accordance with LIBF policies

• Contribute to the planning and review of teaching programmes

• Attend teaching induction sessions.

• Record students’ attendance at seminars and report any problems to the agreed officer responsible

• Be aware of and compliant with the Health and Safety requirements relevant to the role.

Person Specification

• Possess sufficient breadth and depth of specialist knowledge in the relevant discipline and of teaching methods and techniques to work within their subject.

• Ability to recognise those having difficulties, intervene and provide help and support

• Ability to encourage active participation by students

• Ability to mark student coursework and provide feedback

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels

• Ability to exercise initiative and be proactive

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated

• Ability to work as part of a team

For more information and to apply for these roles please send your CV and motivation letter to facultyrecruitment@libf.ac.uk