Lecturer in Business (with finance specialism)

About the Role:

• Aspire to ensure the continuous improvement of the student experience, teaching and learning excellence, clear appreciation of industry application and impact in our business curriculum.
• Providing academic support on our BSc (Hons) Business Management degree, BSc (Hons) Sports Business management, contribute to our MSc Business, Management and Enterprise postgraduate offer.
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge and/or experience within business finance. We are keen to receive applications from people who will enhance our delivery of and reputation in finance related curriculum although expertise in other related areas is welcomed.

About You:

• Relevant postgraduate qualification, bring with you experience of the applied business management industry, with a key specialism in business finance
• Higher education teaching qualification or professional recognition (e.g. FHEA/SFHEA or equivalent) or a commitment to complete one within one year
• As a business academic, experience of working in applied contexts will enable you to develop and contribute to teaching and learning activities
• Committed to creating a high-quality student experience, through a focus on excellence within teaching and learning. A record of active scholarship and knowledge exchange is essential.
• Appreciation of the connectivity between theory and practice, ability to foster industry partnerships to develop placement links for our students
• Contribute across the wider department and demonstrate a flexible skill set.

About Us 

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas.  

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to ED&I we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to ED&I, please click here.

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working
• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing support
• Generous pension scheme (TPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 16^th March 2025.

Interviews will be held on Thursday, 27^th March 2025.

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.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.

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