Lecturer in Hospitality and Event Management

Job Overview
Bring your hospitality and events expertise into the classroom and help students prepare for their professional careers.

London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA) is recruiting a Lecturer in Hospitality and Event Management in London. This full-time, permanent higher education role involves undergraduate teaching across Levels 4 to 6 in Hospitality Management and Event Management. You will combine academic knowledge with industry experience to deliver engaging teaching, assessment and student support.

About LCCA

At LCCA, we combine academic learning with real-world industry experience, helping students develop the confidence, knowledge and practical skills to pursue their chosen careers.

Our diverse student community is central to our work. We aim to create an inclusive learning environment where students feel supported, valued and able to reach their potential.

About the Role

You will plan and deliver undergraduate lectures and learning activities, assess student work and provide constructive feedback and academic support. Your teaching will connect contemporary hospitality and events industry practice with sustainability, employability and digital skills. You will also contribute to curriculum development, quality assurance and the wider student experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging teaching across Hospitality and Event Management modules at Levels 4 to 6.

• Create inclusive learning environments for students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.

• Use digital learning technologies and industry-relevant materials to enhance student engagement.

• Embed contemporary hospitality and event practices, sustainability, employability and digital skills within teaching.

• Design, administer and mark assessments in line with institutional regulations.

• Provide timely, constructive and developmental feedback to students.

• Participate in moderation and standardisation activities and support academic integrity.

• Support student retention, progression and achievement, referring students to additional services where appropriate.

• Contribute to curriculum development, review and enhancement in line with industry developments, QAA Subject Benchmarks and relevant professional standards.

• Incorporate employer engagement, guest speakers, field visits and live projects where appropriate.

• Engage with student feedback, quality assurance processes and continuous improvement activity.

About You

You will be an engaging higher education lecturer who can connect academic theory with hospitality management and events practice. You will be confident teaching students from varied backgrounds and committed to supporting their learning and professional development.

Essential Requirements

• Postgraduate qualification in Hospitality Management, Event Management or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

• Recognised teaching qualification, such as a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCert) or equivalent.

• Experience teaching across Levels 4 to 6.

• Ability to use digital learning technologies effectively.

• Commitment to inclusive teaching and student success.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable Requirements

• PhD or professional doctorate in a related discipline.

• Fellowship of Advance HE (FHEA), or willingness to work towards it.

• Extensive industry experience within hospitality, events or a related sector.

• Experience in curriculum design and programme development.

• Research and publication record or evidence of scholarly activity.

• Experience supervising undergraduate research projects.

• Understanding of quality assurance processes and academic regulations.

Why Join LCCA?

• Inspire the next generation of hospitality and event professionals.

• Bring your industry experience directly into the classroom.

• Work with a diverse and ambitious student community.

• Contribute to curriculum development and innovative learning experiences.

• Access ongoing professional development, training and mentoring.

• Build your academic career within a growing Higher Education institution.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and annual leave entitlement.

• Pension scheme and Season Ticket Loan, subject to eligibility.

• Vision Express Eye Care Vouchers.

• Professional development and training opportunities.

• Employee wellbeing support and counselling services.

• Employee discounts and rewards platform.

• Refer-a-friend scheme, career progression opportunities and staff networking activities.

Career Development and Progression

At LCCA, we are committed to investing in our people and supporting long-term career growth within Higher Education. This role offers opportunities to develop through teaching, curriculum design, scholarly activity, programme leadership and wider academic responsibilities.

Our Approach

We are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects our diverse student population and to increasing representation across age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments to candidates who require support during the recruitment process. Please contact the LCCA Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] .

Right to Work

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Additional Information

LCCA operates seven days a week, so evening and weekend working may be required on a rota basis.

Apply Now

Ready to bring Hospitality and Event Management to life for our students? Apply to join LCCA and help students connect their learning with future careers.

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