The posting
Shape the Future of Hospitality and Event Management Education
Are you an experienced Higher Education academic with a passion for hospitality, events and developing the next generation of industry professionals?
The London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA) is looking for a Subject Lead in Hospitality and Event Management to provide academic leadership across our Hospitality and Event Management provision.
About the Role
As Subject Lead, you will provide academic leadership and oversight for Hospitality and Event Management, driving excellence across teaching, learning, assessment, curriculum development and quality assurance.
Working collaboratively with Course Directors, lecturers, academic colleagues and professional services teams, you will help ensure our programme remain academically rigorous, inclusive, industry-relevant and focused on positive student outcomes.
What You'll Be Doing
- Provide academic leadership across Hospitality and Event Management programme and modules.
- Lead curriculum planning, development, review and enhancement.
- Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching across undergraduate Levels 4-6.
- Monitor student engagement, retention, progression and achievement and contribute to initiatives that improve student success.
- Lead and contribute to quality assurance, moderation, assessment and academic standards.
- Embed employability, professional skills and contemporary industry practice within the curriculum.
About You
We're looking for an experienced academic who combines strong subject knowledge with a genuine commitment to academic quality, student success and industry-connected education.
Essential Requirements
- A Master's degree in Hospitality Management or a closely related discipline.
- A recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCert in Higher Education or equivalent.
- At least two years' UK Higher Education teaching experience.
- Experience teaching across Levels 4-6.
- Experience of curriculum development and module leadership.
- Experience of quality assurance and academic governance processes.
- Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to inclusive teaching, equality, diversity and student success.
Desirable Requirements
- A PhD or professional doctorate,
- Fellowship of Advance HE (FHEA), relevant hospitality or events industry experience, and
- Evidence of research or scholarly activity would be advantageous.
Working Pattern
This is a full-time role based at our Tower Hill and Aldgate campuses in London.
As LCCA operates seven days a week, evening and weekend working will be required on a rota basis.
Why Join LCCA?
You'll have opportunities to develop your academic leadership, contribute to curriculum innovation, strengthen your scholarly practice and build industry partnerships.
We offer professional development, pension, annual leave, wellbeing support, employee benefits and career progression opportunities.
Our Approach
LCCA is committed to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of our student community.
Recruitment Adjustments
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates who require support during the recruitment process.
Please contact the LCCA Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] to discuss any adjustments you may need.
Additional Information
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Please note that LCCA is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where colleagues and students are valued and supported, and to providing adjustments for applicants who may require support during the recruitment process.
Apply Now
If you're passionate about Hospitality and Event Management education and ready to take the next step in your academic leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.
