Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Business and Management

About us

Since 1985, Oxford Business College (OBC) has been a trailblazer in transformative education, catering especially to overlooked individuals, particularly mature students facing traditional education barriers. Operating seven days a week, OBC's innovative approach accommodates diverse lifestyles and commitments of non-traditional learners. With campuses in West London, Slough, Oxford, and Nottingham, OBC's ultra-flexible scheduling ensures inclusivity, supported by a robust digital infrastructure. Fostering a sense of belonging for students from all backgrounds, we provide comprehensive support services. Emphasising practical skills for employability through industry placements, OBC stands as a dynamic catalyst for change, reshaping higher education with a steadfast commitment to accessibility, flexibility, and inclusivity. Join OBC in shaping the future of education and unlocking opportunities for a diverse range of students, with over 7500 students and 300 colleagues.

About the Job

The lecturer's/ senior lecturer’s role involves teaching multiple sessions weekly, utilising digital platforms, and ensuring student engagement. Responsibilities include assessment, addressing academic misconduct, contributing to program evaluations, and participating in quality assurance. Additional duties encompass mentoring, project management, proposing module developments, and engaging in scholarship activities. Collaboration with support staff and reporting to boards are crucial. The role is comprehensive, requiring adaptability, collaboration, & a commitment to enhancing the overall learning experience, as well as fulfilling any other duties required by the programme leader, dean of campus and/ or chief academic officer.

 About You

The ideal candidate must have an essential Master's degree and desirable qualifications, including a PhD/ ProfDoc (or near completion), membership in a professional body, and teaching qualifications like QTS or HEA fellowship. Essential expertise in specified business and management areas, understanding of UK Higher Education landscape, and awareness of achieving high B3 statistics and NSS results are required. Desirable qualifications include hands-on experience with technical innovation, teaching at higher education level, and experience in a non-traditional/mature student environment. Essential skills encompass organisational and crisis management, problem-solving, communication, and comprehensive understanding of regulatory bodies. Behavioural attributes include commitment to a student-centred approach, robust leadership, high ethical standards, resilience, and alignment with the college's core values. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable expertise in one or more of the following business and management areas: business & climate change, entrepreneurship, sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), event/ tourism management, leadership and organisational behaviour, data analytics and business intelligence, digital transformation, global business and international management, Human Resource Management (HRM), strategic management, project management, marketing, behavioural economics, financial management & FinTech.

Benefits Package

Your health and wellness are of utmost importance to us, and our offerings encompass:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays,
• Access to personalised CPD plans and opportunities.
• Tax efficient workplace pension scheme with NEST.
• Subsidised Advance HE and other memberships.
• Support with private medical insurance.
• Eyesight test vouchers.
• Annual bonus for exceptional performance.
• 24/7 employee assistance/ support.
• Relocation allowance (discretionary).
• Hardship assistance in exceptional circumstances.
• Access to deals and discounts for cinema, gym, food & shopping.

Equal Opportunities

As an inclusive employer committed to equal opportunities, OBC takes pride in its commitment in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI). We require all OBC employees to embrace our EDI policy, and we unequivocally condemn any form of discrimination. If you aspire to elevate your career to new heights within the OBC community, are motivated by our inclusive environment, and dedicated to success, we encourage you to submit your application today! International applicants are also encouraged to apply.

Informal queries

Informal queries should be directed to the executive principal, Professor Fawad Inam (fawad.inam@obc.ac.uk, Tel no. +44(0)3332420000, extension: 555).

How to apply?

Please click the apply button (above) and send your CV along with a cover letter to hr@obc.ac.uk, ccing Professor Fawad Inam (fawad.inam@obc.ac.uk).