The Aspiring Manager

The Aspiring Manager provides a framework to develop core management skills and behaviours to set aspiring managers up for success in future management roles.

Programme Aims

  • Identifying and developing core management skills
  • Setting aspiring managers up for success and preparing them for future management roles
  • Creating a network of colleagues from across the University

Target Audience

The Aspiring Manager is suited to both professional services and academic staff who do not manage anyone and demonstrate the potential and motivation to develop into a management role.

Time Commitment

The programme runs over 4 months.

Commitment includes:

  • 3 facilitated virtual workshops (60-120 minutes)
  • 4-5 hours of self-directed learning
  • 3-5 hours of small group work/discussion
  • A presentation briefing (30 minutes)
  • A final short individual presentation (8 minutes) plus preparation (60-120 minutes)

Programme Dates

Applying for a programme 

We run 2 cohort intakes per academic year beginning in October and January. 

The nominations window for both 2025/26 cohorts closed on Friday 15th August 2025 however as there are still places available for the January 2026 cohort, the forms will remain live until Friday 24th October. 

Applications are processed based on eligibility and first come basis.

We require a delegate application and supporting nominating manager form to be completed and submitted for each application.

Programme delegate application form

Nominating manager form

 

Nominating manager guidance

We ask nominating managers to support their colleague on the Aspiring Manager programme. Please click the link below to see an outline of suggested guidance support:

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