Programme Manager - Leadership Development - support Middle East

12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Location: London (in-office, EC4A 1BR) with some travel to client sites.

About the Role

Duke Corporate Education is seeking a Programme Manager to support the design and delivery of leadership development programmes for global clients. This 12-month fixed-term role has been created to provide additional delivery capacity while we manage sustained client demand, with a primary focus on supporting programmes led by our Singapore team for the Middle East.

The Programme Manager is responsible for the end-to-end coordination and execution of complex leadership development programmes, delivered across in-person, virtual, and blended formats. The role works closely with clients, faculty, and internal delivery teams to ensure programmes are delivered to a consistently high standard.

This is an office-based role in London and requires the ability to work effectively across time zones with globally distributed teams.

Key ResponsibilitiesProgramme Delivery and Coordination

• Support the end-to-end delivery of leadership development programmes under the guidance of senior Programme and Project Directors

• Coordinate project plans, schedules, delivery milestones, and materials for assigned programmes

• Organise and support programme design meetings, logistics, and communications

• Track delivery activities and ensure actions, timelines, and dependencies are followed through

• Support post-programme evaluation, debriefs, and documentation

On-Site Programme Support

• Coordinate venue, hotel, and conference logistics for in-person programmes

• Prepare and manage on-site materials and classroom setup

• Provide hands-on support during live programme delivery to ensure smooth execution

Virtual Programme Delivery Support

• Support virtual delivery logistics, platforms, and participant communications

• Coordinate with internal teams on digital and graphic materials

• Assist with virtual session setup, attendance tracking, and follow-up communications

Client and Stakeholder Support

• Act as a day-to-day delivery contact for assigned programme activities

• Support client communications and help ensure a consistent delivery experience

• Escalate risks, issues, or changes promptly to senior team members

• Support smooth handovers between sales, design, and delivery teams

Financial and Administrative Support

• Support accurate invoicing, cost tracking, and documentation
• Maintain organised project records and delivery documentation

Evaluation, Knowledge, and Team Support

• Compile programme evaluation data and prepare summary reports
• Maintain and update programme delivery documents and templates
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and continuous improvement Support internal teams with delivery insights and best-practice sharing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of three years’ experience in a client-facing role
• Experience in professional education, leadership development, or learning and development preferred
• Strong project management experience, with the ability to manage schedules, deadlines, resources, budgets, and reporting
• Project management qualification desirable
• Experience working with remote and globally distributed teams
• Proven ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders across cultures and geographies
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple programmes concurrently