Course Director, Hospitality & Events Management

About the role

London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA) is seeking a Course Director for its Hospitality, Event Management and Leadership undergraduate programmes. The role provides academic leadership across the Hospitality Management, Hospitality Management & Leadership and Hospitality and Event Management degrees, overseeing curriculum, quality, student outcomes and staff performance. It combines strategic leadership with active teaching of about six hours per week per term.

Key responsibilities

• Lead curriculum design, development and enhancement of the hospitality programmes
• Manage and develop a team of around 20 academic colleagues, including Subject Leads, Lecturers and Hourly Paid Lecturers
• Drive student engagement, retention, attainment, completion and progression
• Oversee assessment, quality assurance, annual monitoring and examination board processes
• Maintain strong links with employers, industry partners and professional bodies
• Support staff recruitment, development and performance management
• Lead course committee meetings and contribute to wider institutional teaching and learning initiatives
• Engage in scholarly activity, research and/or professional practice

Required profile

• Relevant undergraduate degree and postgraduate qualification, or equivalent professional experience
• Significant experience teaching in Higher Education
• Experience leading academic programmes and managing academic teams
• Experience in Hospitality, Tourism, Events or closely related disciplines
• Desirable: Fellowship or higher of Advance HE, doctoral qualification, evidence of research or established industry networks

Required skills

• Curriculum design, assessment and quality assurance
• Leadership, communication and stakeholder management

What we offer

• Salary of £55,000 - £65,000
• Hybrid working with one day from home each week
• Professional development and career progression
• Collaborative academic environment and opportunities to build industry partnerships