Lecturer in Business Management

Salary: £42,663 - £49,399 per annum

Employment type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: Senior Lecturer

Department: Business Management

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This role will require a presence of at least 3 /4 days a week on our Birmingham campus, with 1 day working from home to suit the student timetable. You maybe required to be on campus 5 days a week in some cases, based on teaching and meeting requirements. Our hybrid working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit which could changes at any point during your employment, so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.

About Arden University :

We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

About our Department :

The Department of Business Management sits within our School of Business Management & Creativity , one of the largest and most dynamic schools at Arden University. Our department is dedicated to delivering high-quality, career-focused education that prepares students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in today's fast-paced business environment.

Our experienced academic team delivers a broad portfolio of Business Management programmes, covering subjects such as leadership, strategy, marketing, finance, human resource management, entrepreneurship and digital business. We pride ourselves on creating an engaging and supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to think critically, solve real-world business challenges and develop the professional capabilities employers are looking for.

As part of the department, you'll join a collaborative community of academics who are passionate about delivering an outstanding student experience, embracing innovation in teaching, and equipping students with the skills to thrive in an increasingly digital and AI-enabled workplace.

About the Opportunity:

As our Business Management provision continues to grow, we're looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Lecturer in Business Management to join our academic team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the next generation of business professionals by delivering engaging, career-focused teaching that brings theory to life through practical application.

Reporting to one of our Senior Lecturers, you'll teach across our undergraduate Business Management programmes, creating an inclusive and interactive learning environment that inspires students to achieve their full potential. You'll play an important role in supporting student success, contributing to curriculum development, and helping to ensure our programmes remain relevant, innovative and aligned with the evolving needs of industry.

As a Lecturer, you will:

• Deliver engaging and interactive teaching across a range of Business Management modules.

• Act as a Personal Academic Coach (PAC), supporting students' engagement, progression and academic success.

• Take ownership of module leadership where required, ensuring high-quality learning materials and an excellent student experience.

• Design authentic assessments, oversee marking activities and provide constructive, timely feedback.

• Contribute to the development and continuous enhancement of programmes and modules, ensuring they reflect current industry practice and emerging trends.

• Collaborate with colleagues to embed innovative teaching approaches, digital technologies and AI-enhanced learning where appropriate.

• Support the School's commitment to academic excellence, student satisfaction and continuous improvement.

About You:

We would like to hear from applicants who have:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent professional qualification in subject relevant to the teaching area.

• A recognised HE Teaching Qualification and /or Advance HE Fellowship at FHEA/SFHEA level or demonstrate commitment to gain this recognition within 12 months of appointment

• The ability to evidence CPD to show your commitment to enhancing your knowledge and teaching capability, including your practical teaching methods and techniques.

• The ability to demonstrate excellent breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline/subject area to cover Level 4 to Level 7

Unfortunately, we do not offer skilled working visas for these role.

Why Arden:

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!

• A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%

• BUPA Cash PLan

• Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)

• Access to Perkbox benefits

• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends

• Plus, other excellent benefits

• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
  

Our Values:

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations.

Closing Date: 14th August

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for Student Experience roles due to a conflict of interest related to system access.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer to the guidance here .

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.

Sponsorship statement:

Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa, or fulfil the criteria we have for providing sponsorship.  However we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.