Course Director in Business Management

Who we are

London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA)offers our students a wide range of accredited programmes within the creative arts and contemporary business fields. With a broad network of industry connections, aided by our partnership with University of the Creative Arts and various other industry leading brands, we allow our students to get a real feel for working within the fashion, graphic design and the business space by embarking on a journey which is designed to meet our students’ academic and personal demands.

LCCA offers students a unique industry-centred exposure to get students ready for their next step by adopting blended learning approaches delivered via workshops, lectures, fieldtrips, seminars, hosting sector leading subject-matter renowned experts from around the world and various other networking opportunities - therefore adopting a practical approach in the delivery of our programmes.

At the very heart of our vision is a student-centred learning and teaching methodology which is progressive, forward-thinking, modern, and designed to meet our learners’ needs.

Who we are:

LCCA is part of Global University Systems (GUS)is an international network of higher education institutions, brought together by a shared passion for accessible, industry-relevant qualifications. At GUS, we’re focused on becoming one of the world’s most dynamic, inclusive and diverse education organisations! Our ambition is to engender a belief in learning for life and to stimulate growth through education. We foster in our students the spirit and the will to advance themselves and to thrive in their communities.

By joining LCCA, you’ll be joining an industry leading global organisation that has a reach in over 150 different countries.!

Why join us:

We’re globally bounded by our shared values – student, focus, communication, collaboration, respect, competence, entrepreneurship, and integrity – are more than aspiration. We display and expect these beliefs and behaviours from our colleagues equally. Some of the benefits on offer are:

What we offer our colleagues:

• My Rewards Hub – handpicked discounts and deals from a wide and ever-growing list of providers
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – a dedicated 24/7 access platform
• We support and promote our colleagues in achieving various academic and CPD opportunities via PGCertHE and Advanced HE followships.
• Training & Development opportunities on offer – this ranges from digital badges, in-house workshops and seminars hosted by world renowned subject matter experts.
• A great Refer-A-Friend (RAF) scheme in operation.
• Socials via ‘GOSH’: We love to celebrate events, our successes, recognise our colleagues for their contribution.

The Role

The Business Management degree introduces students to key aspects of business, enabling them to gain theoretical knowledge and develop practical, analytical and critical thinking skills, to become innovative future business leaders. At LCCA we have exciting new course that are being designed to delivered to a number of passionate students. As such we are seeking at Course Director in Business Management to join our talented team, who’s able to lead on the programme. The role will require you to manage a team, proactively put teaching plans in place, deliver and assess students’ work and progress.

The role relies on creating holistic approaches to teaching and learning within a business specialist area, ensuring that the experiences delivered will progress and retain students.

The ideal candidate

As the Course Director, you will be qualified to a degree level, and have extensive experience of leading and motivating a team of staff. You will have a great track record of teaching, developing curriculum including looking at learning resources and outcomes. You will have a keen eye in ensuring all quality processes are effectively followed and the courses are delivered to a high standard. You will work collaboratively with fellow Course Directors and the Academic Deans, in achieving LCCAs business objectives. Staff will look to you for leadership and support, while you will be entrusted with efficient quality control, resource management and a collaborative working approach.

This is also an opportunity for the role-holder to work with and assist the Academic Deans in this crucial curriculum area within the College. The role holder will be expected to engage in research and or professional practice to increase their subject, practice and pedagogic awareness. The role holder will also be expected to teach students in Business and to contribute to extra-curriculum activities, such as delivery of staff development programmes and other cross-College initiatives. The role-holder will focus on key subject specific disciplines within the Business degree and be responsible for the design, development and delivery of the modules linked to these disciplines.

The successful candidate will have a demonstratable teaching record of innovation and success in the classroom across all levels, programme design, creation of teaching materials and discipline expertise.

The candidate must have an impeccable track record in delivering student success as well as strong industry links that will enhance and enrich the blended nature of delivering on the Business Management course.

The foundation programme is taught over the weekend and evenings, and this position will be contracted over the weekend (Saturday & Sunday) and include evenings too. Details of which, will be provided to you at the interview stage.

Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at LCCA. Just click on the apply button above. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.

We acknowledge receipt of your resume for a position at LCCA and sincerely appreciate your interest in our company. We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue for the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success.

LCCA is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.