The posting
Are you an experienced academic leader with a passion for hospitality education and student success?
London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA) is seeking an exceptional Course Director – Hospitality, Event Management & Leadership to lead and develop our undergraduate programmes. You will help ensure that students receive an outstanding educational experience and are prepared for successful careers across the hospitality, tourism and events sectors.
This is an opportunity to influence curriculum innovation, lead talented academic teams and build meaningful industry connections that enhance the student experience.
About LCCA
London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA) is a specialist higher education institution in the heart of London, offering career-focused programmes across business, hospitality and the creative industries. As part of Global University Systems (GUS), we are committed to transforming lives through education and creating learning experiences that are innovative, practical and industry relevant.
At LCCA, collaboration, creativity and innovation are valued. Our academic community is passionate about supporting students to achieve their ambitions while continually developing their own professional practice.
About the Role
As Course Director – Hospitality, Event Management & Leadership, you will provide academic leadership across the Hospitality Management, Hospitality Management & Leadership, and Hospitality and Event Management degree programmes, overseeing curriculum development, academic quality, student outcomes and staff performance.
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring an exceptional student experience, driving engagement, retention, progression and graduate outcomes while maintaining strong links with industry to keep the curriculum relevant and future-focused.
This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on academic and operational involvement. The successful candidate will maintain an active teaching presence of approximately six hours per week each term, ensuring close engagement with students and academic delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide academic leadership across the Hospitality Management and Hospitality Management & Leadership programmes.
- Lead curriculum design, development and enhancement to ensure programmes remain innovative and industry focused.
- Manage and develop a team of approximately 20 academic colleagues, including Subject Leads, Lecturers and Hourly Paid Lecturers.
- Drive student engagement, retention, attainment, completion and progression outcomes.
- Oversee assessment, quality assurance, annual monitoring and examination board processes.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, industry partners and professional bodies.
- Support staff recruitment, development and performance management.
- Lead course committee meetings and contribute to wider institutional initiatives relating to teaching, learning and student success.
- Engage in scholarly activity, research and/or professional practice to ensure programmes remain aligned with sector developments.
Programmes operate across a range of teaching patterns, including daytime, evening and weekend delivery. The successful candidate will be comfortable supporting flexible modes of study and ensuring a consistent student experience across all delivery patterns.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Relevant undergraduate degree and postgraduate qualification, or equivalent professional experience.
- Significant experience teaching within Higher Education.
- Experience leading academic programmes and managing academic teams.
- Strong understanding of curriculum design, assessment and quality assurance processes.
- Experience within Hospitality, Tourism, Events or closely related disciplines.
- A commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience and promoting inclusive learning practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable
- Fellowship, or higher, of Advance HE.
- Doctoral qualification or equivalent scholarly profile.
- Evidence of research, knowledge exchange or professional practice that contributes to the advancement of the discipline.
- Established industry and employer networks within hospitality, tourism or events.
Why Join LCCA?
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Course Director, Programme Leader, Subject Lead, Head of Department or Associate Dean looking to take ownership of a thriving portfolio and shape the future of hospitality education within a growing specialist institution.
· Competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000.
· Hybrid working pattern with one working day from home each week.
· The opportunity to lead and influence a high-profile academic portfolio.
· A collaborative and supportive academic environment.
· Professional development and career progression opportunities.
· The chance to build strong industry partnerships and shape graduate employability.
· The opportunity to make a lasting impact on student outcomes and success.
Apply Now If You...
· Have experience leading Higher Education programmes within Hospitality, Tourism or related disciplines.
· Have successfully managed and developed academic teams.
· Are passionate about curriculum innovation and student success.
· Understand the importance of retention, progression and graduate outcomes.
· Enjoy building industry partnerships that enhance learning and employability.
· Want to play a leading role in shaping the next generation of hospitality professionals.
Diversity & Inclusion
LCCA is committed to creating an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of our student community.
Recruitment Adjustments
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. [email protected]
Right to Work
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. LCCA is not currently a licensed visa sponsor for this position.
Ready to Lead the Future of Hospitality Education?
If you're an ambitious academic leader who is passionate about student success, academic quality and industry engagement, we'd love to hear from you.
