Course Director

This is a pivotal academic leadership role at LCCA, responsible for the quality, performance, and day-to-day management of the FdA Business Management and FdA Hospitality and Event Management cohorts.

Focusing specifically on one intake period, you will lead these students through a vocationally led curriculum designed to mirror the standards of the global business and service sectors. Working within a collaborative team of Course Directors, you will ensure that the LCCA student journey is seamless, professional, and directly aligned with the evolving needs of the hospitality and business industries.

About the Role

As Course Director for the June FdA intake, you will provide strategic leadership to ensure high student retention and professional success across the Business and Hospitality pathways. You will oversee academic governance, including internal and external metrics and exam board preparation, while leading a teaching team to deliver industry-aligned, vocationally-led instruction.

Working closely with the Academic Dean and fellow directors, you will manage day-to-day operations across flexible delivery modes, fostering an inclusive environment that equips a diverse student body for immediate impact in the global service sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Academic Leadership & Cohort Management: Take full accountability for the particular FdA intake, driving student retention, success metrics, and daily operations across flexible delivery modes (including evenings and weekends).

• Quality Assurance & Governance: Oversee the integrity of the FdA provision by leading annual monitoring, chairing course committees, and ensuring all assessments and internal processes meet external and institutional standards.

• Industry-Aligned Curriculum Delivery: Ensure teaching and learning reflect current global trends in Business and Hospitality, maintaining a vocationally-led environment that prepares a diverse student body for industry leadership.

• Team Mentorship & Collaboration: Lead and develop a high-performing team of academic staff while working synchronously with fellow Course Directors to ensure a seamless and professional student journey.

About You

Essential:

• Relevant undergraduate and postgraduate qualification (or equivalent professional experience).

• Experience teaching and assessing in Higher Education.

• Experience leading and managing education (people, curriculum, quality & standards, students and recruitment).

• Strong understanding of assessment design and feedback practice.

• Ability to analyse and act on performance data to improve retention and attainment.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate and develop teams.

Desirable:

• Fellowship (or Senior Fellowship) of the Higher Education Academy.

• PhD or higher-level research degree.

• Teaching qualification (or willingness to complete a PGCert in Education during employment).

• Evidence of research, knowledge exchange or professional practice aligned to Business and Entrepreneurship.

Why Join LCCA?

At LCCA, you will be part of a dynamic academic community committed to innovation, inclusivity and student success. This is an opportunity to lead and shape the academic experience of a defined student cohort, influence programme performance through strategic, data-led leadership, and make a measurable impact on student progression and achievement.

LCCA is committed to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of our student community.

Recruitment Adjustments

If you require any adjustments to support your application, please contact

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