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Fashion Management Lecturer

Fashion Management Lecturer

Department: Academics

Location: Sunderland Campus

Position Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Working hours may vary based on academic needs

Reports To: Course Director

About UK Management College

UK Management College is a growing higher education provider delivering industry focused and career driven programmes. We work closely with academic partners, professionals, and employers to ensure our courses are relevant, inclusive, and aligned with real world practice.

We are proud to deliver the BSc Hons Fashion Management and Strategy in partnership with Arts University Bournemouth. This forward thinking programme blends fashion, business strategy, ethics, and sustainability.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lecturer in Fashion Management and Strategy to join our academic team. You will play a key role in delivering high quality, practice based teaching that equips students to become ethical, innovative, and responsible leaders within the global fashion and lifestyle industries.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a values driven programme with strong industry connections, creative and business integration, and a focus on sustainability and global responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lectures, seminars, and workshops across fashion management and strategy modules.
• Teach across areas including fashion systems, culture, and global industry structures. Consumer behaviour, segmentation, and trend analysis.
• Fashion merchandising, supply chains, and business operations. Digital marketing, social media, and content ecosystems. Sustainable and responsible fashion management.
• Design, assess, and mark coursework in line with academic and awarding body regulations.
• Support student learning, progression, and achievement, including personal tutoring responsibilities.
• Encourage critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and innovation in learning.
• Embed ethical practice, sustainability, and inclusive teaching approaches.
• Integrate digital tools, data informed approaches, and emerging technologies including AI into teaching practice.
• Contribute to curriculum development, quality assurance activities, and academic enhancement.
• Engage with industry partners and support live briefs, independent projects, and entrepreneurial activity.

About You

Essential

• Subject expertise in fashion management, fashion business, or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering teaching or supporting learners in further or higher education.
• Ability to deliver engaging, applied, and student centred teaching.
• Strong communication, organisation, and presentation skills.
• Industry awareness and a commitment to employability focused education.
• Passion for ethics, sustainability, and global responsibility in fashion.

Desirable

• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Industry experience or active research within fashion or lifestyle sectors.
• Experience teaching degree level programmes.
• Familiarity with industry aligned or professionally accredited programmes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Clear academic career progression pathways
• Collaborative and inclusive academic culture
• Private medical insurance
• Ongoing professional development and academic training
• Employee discount schemes
• Free on site parking
• On site canteen facilities
• Excellent transport links

How to Apply

If you are passionate about shaping the future of fashion education and preparing students to lead responsibly in a complex global industry, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and join UK Management College in inspiring the next generation of fashion leaders.

Quality and Compliance Officer

Quality and Compliance Officer

Department: Quality and Compliance

Location: Openshaw

Position Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Standard business hours with flexibility as required

Reports To: Compliance Manager

About UK Management College

UK Management College is committed to delivering high-quality, compliant, and robust systems across all areas of operation. We work collaboratively across departments to ensure regulatory standards are met while promoting a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and best practice.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality and Compliance Officer to support the effective delivery of compliance, governance, and risk management activities across the organisation.

The role involves maintaining oversight of compliance systems and reporting, supporting adherence to statutory and regulatory frameworks (including OfS requirements where applicable), and contributing to audit, risk management, and business continuity processes.

You will work collaboratively across teams to embed compliance practices and ensure organisational standards are maintained and continuously improved.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance and Risk Coordination

• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of compliance frameworks and policies

• Maintain accurate records and evidence to demonstrate compliance with regulatory and organisational requirements

• Support regulatory submissions (including OfS where applicable), ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines

• Assist with internal audits, reviews, and risk assessments to identify gaps and improvements

Governance

• Support governance structures, including servicing committees and meetings

• Manage systems (e.g. SharePoint) for storing, tracking, and reporting compliance documentation

• Produce clear and concise reports highlighting key findings, risks, and operational themes

Project and Systems Support

• Apply project management approaches to support compliance-related initiatives

• Assist with system improvements, process mapping, and workflow efficiencies

• Support the integration of compliance practices across departments

Collaboration and Communication

• Work collaboratively with academic and professional services teams to promote a culture of compliance

• Communicate complex regulatory information clearly to non-specialist audiences

• Support delivery of projects and ensure deadlines are met

• Represent the department at internal and external meetings when required

• Work respectfully and inclusively with a diverse range of colleagues

Professional Development and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory frameworks and developments in compliance and risk management

• Contribute to improving compliance tools, processes, and reporting methods

• Provide support to other departments on quality and compliance matters when required

About You

Essential

• Degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent relevant experience

• Strong understanding of compliance, risk management, and governance principles

• Knowledge of project management approaches (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, or similar)

• Experience working collaboratively within a team or matrix environment

• Experience managing administrative or reporting processes with strong attention to detail

• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills

• Ability to interpret and present complex information clearly

• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Proactive and solution-focused approach

Desirable

• Qualification or training in compliance, risk management, or project management

• Familiarity with UK higher education regulatory frameworks (e.g. OfS)

• Experience in a regulated or higher education environment

• Experience supporting audits or compliance activities

• Experience using systems such as SharePoint, Power BI, or similar tools

• Ability to support workshops, briefings, or training sessions

• Continuous improvement mindset with strong stakeholder engagement skills

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

• Pension scheme

• Professional development opportunities

• Supportive and collaborative working environment

• Career progression opportunities

• Free onsite parking

How to Apply

If you are passionate about compliance, governance, and driving organisational excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of a team committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Quality and Compliance Officer

Quality and Compliance Officer

Department: Quality and Compliance

Location: Sunderland

Position Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Standard business hours with flexibility as required

Reports To: Compliance Manager

About UK Management College

UK Management College is committed to delivering high-quality, compliant, and robust systems across all areas of operation. We work collaboratively across departments to ensure regulatory standards are met while promoting a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and best practice.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality and Compliance Officer to support the effective delivery of compliance, governance, and risk management activities across the organisation.

The role involves maintaining oversight of compliance systems and reporting, supporting adherence to statutory and regulatory frameworks (including OfS requirements where applicable), and contributing to audit, risk management, and business continuity processes.

You will work collaboratively across teams to embed compliance practices and ensure organisational standards are maintained and continuously improved.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance and Risk Coordination

• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of compliance frameworks and policies

• Maintain accurate records and evidence to demonstrate compliance with regulatory and organisational requirements

• Support regulatory submissions (including OfS where applicable), ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines

• Assist with internal audits, reviews, and risk assessments to identify gaps and improvements

Governance

• Support governance structures, including servicing committees and meetings

• Manage systems (e.g. SharePoint) for storing, tracking, and reporting compliance documentation

• Produce clear and concise reports highlighting key findings, risks, and operational themes

Project and Systems Support

• Apply project management approaches to support compliance-related initiatives

• Assist with system improvements, process mapping, and workflow efficiencies

• Support the integration of compliance practices across departments

Collaboration and Communication

• Work collaboratively with academic and professional services teams to promote a culture of compliance

• Communicate complex regulatory information clearly to non-specialist audiences

• Support delivery of projects and ensure deadlines are met

• Represent the department at internal and external meetings when required

• Work respectfully and inclusively with a diverse range of colleagues

Professional Development and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory frameworks and developments in compliance and risk management

• Contribute to improving compliance tools, processes, and reporting methods

• Provide support to other departments on quality and compliance matters when required

About You

Essential

• Degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent relevant experience

• Strong understanding of compliance, risk management, and governance principles

• Knowledge of project management approaches (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, or similar)

• Experience working collaboratively within a team or matrix environment

• Experience managing administrative or reporting processes with strong attention to detail

• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills

• Ability to interpret and present complex information clearly

• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Proactive and solution-focused approach

Desirable

• Qualification or training in compliance, risk management, or project management

• Familiarity with UK higher education regulatory frameworks (e.g. OfS)

• Experience in a regulated or higher education environment

• Experience supporting audits or compliance activities

• Experience using systems such as SharePoint, Power BI, or similar tools

• Ability to support workshops, briefings, or training sessions

• Continuous improvement mindset with strong stakeholder engagement skills

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

• Pension scheme

• Professional development opportunities

• Supportive and collaborative working environment

• Career progression opportunities

• Free onsite parking

How to Apply

If you are passionate about compliance, governance, and driving organisational excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of a team committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Wellbeing Officer

Wellbeing Officer

Location: Derby Campus

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (including 30-minute paid break)

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Reports To: Course Director/ Student Wellbeing Lead

Company Description

UK Management College (UKMC) is a growing higher education provider offering a range of business-focused and professional programmes. Our focus is on delivering practical, career-driven education that prepares students for real opportunities in industry. We work with experienced academics, established professionals, and industry partners to ensure our courses remain relevant, supportive, and high-quality.

Purpose of the Role

To support the delivery of the College’s wellbeing and inclusion strategy by coordinating, maintaining, and monitoring the Temporary Learning Agreement and Learning Support Plans (TLA, LSPs). The role ensures that students requiring wellbeing or learning support receive timely, accurate, and sensitive assistance, with appropriate communication across academic and administrative teams.

Key Responsibilities

·       Maintain and update the TLA LSP database, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with GDPR.

·       Liaise with Student Success Tutors, lecturers, Academic Services, and the Learning and Teaching Office to ensure the effective implementation of agreed student support measures.

·       Log and track referrals from wellbeing consultations, assessments, and external support services.

·       Coordinate the creation, review, and closure of TLA LSPs following wellbeing meetings or reasonable adjustment assessments.

·       Support the Wellbeing Head and Wellbeing Lead and Academic Office in analysing TLA LSP trends to inform college-wide wellbeing strategies.

·       Maintain records of students’ support progress and follow up on wellbeing action plans.

·       Communicate sensitively with students about available support and the purpose of TLA LSPs.

·       Assist with wellbeing awareness events, mental health first aid initiatives, and wellbeing data reports.

·       Ensure compliance with duty of care, safeguarding, and equality policies.

·       Support the development of digital and administrative systems for wellbeing documentation and referrals.

Essential Skills and Experience

·       Experience in student support, counselling administration, or academic services.

·       Strong organisational and data management skills.

·       Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding principles.

·       Excellent communication and empathy in dealing with sensitive issues.

Familiarity with higher/further education settings and wellbeing referral processes.

Wellbeing Officer

Wellbeing Officer

Location: Newcastle Campus

Position Type: 6 Month Contract, Full Time

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Reports To: Student Wellbeing Lead

Company Description

UK Management College (UKMC) is a growing higher education provider offering a range of business-focused and professional programmes. Our focus is on delivering practical, career-driven education that prepares students for real opportunities in industry. We work with experienced academics, established professionals, and industry partners to ensure our courses remain relevant, supportive, and high-quality.

Purpose of the Role

To support the delivery of the College’s wellbeing and inclusion strategy by coordinating, maintaining, and monitoring the Temporary Learning Agreement and Learning Support Plans (TLA, LSPs). The role ensures that students requiring wellbeing or learning support receive timely, accurate, and sensitive assistance, with appropriate communication across academic and administrative teams.

Key Responsibilities

·       Maintain and update the TLA LSP database, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with GDPR.

·       Liaise with Student Success Tutors, lecturers, Academic Services, and the Learning and Teaching Office to ensure the effective implementation of agreed student support measures.

·       Log and track referrals from wellbeing consultations, assessments, and external support services.

·       Coordinate the creation, review, and closure of TLA LSPs following wellbeing meetings or reasonable adjustment assessments.

·       Support the Wellbeing Head and Wellbeing Lead and Academic Office in analysing TLA LSP trends to inform college-wide wellbeing strategies.

·       Maintain records of students’ support progress and follow up on wellbeing action plans.

·       Communicate sensitively with students about available support and the purpose of TLA LSPs.

·       Assist with wellbeing awareness events, mental health first aid initiatives, and wellbeing data reports.

·       Ensure compliance with duty of care, safeguarding, and equality policies.

·       Support the development of digital and administrative systems for wellbeing documentation and referrals.

Essential Skills and Experience

·       Experience in student support, counselling administration, or academic services.

·       Strong organisational and data management skills.

·       Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding principles.

·       Excellent communication and empathy in dealing with sensitive issues.

Familiarity with higher/further education settings and wellbeing referral processes.

Quality Manager

Quality Manager

Job Purpose

The Quality Manager is responsible for the operational leadership, implementation, and enhancement of the College’s academic quality assurance frameworks.

Reporting to the Director of Academic Quality within the Academic Quality Funnel, the postholder safeguards academic standards and drives continuous educational improvement across all programmes and campus locations.

The postholder leads and coordinates academic quality monitoring, curriculum moderation sampling, student voice systems, and institutional survey cycles. They work collaboratively with Course Directors, Module Leaders, and academic teams to evaluate performance, enhance the student learning journey, and ensure adherence to awarding body regulations and sector quality standards (including Office for Students Conditions B1–B5 and QAA frameworks).

Key Responsibilities

1. Academic Quality Frameworks & Assurance Cycles

• Lead the implementation, annual review, and continuous enhancement of academic quality assurance frameworks and schedules.
• Oversee the annual quality cycle across all campuses, including Course Performance Plans (CPPs) and Course Self-Evaluation Forms (CSEFs).
• Coordinate institutional preparation and evidence collation for partner university Self-Assessment Reports (SARs) (CCCU, UoW, AUB, HSU) and external academic quality reviews.
• Maintain alignment with external benchmarks, including the QAA Quality Code and OfS Conditions of Registration B1–B5.

2. Student Voice, Surveys & Continuous Enhancement

• Oversee institutional student feedback mechanisms, directing the deployment of Induction, Mid-Semester, End-of-Semester, and NSS survey campaigns across all campuses.
• Enforce institutional engagement standards, targeting a minimum 75% response rate and 95% student satisfaction benchmark.
• Oversee the institutional "You Said, We Did" action tracker, ensuring findings from Student-Staff Liaison Committees (SSLCs) and surveys lead to documented enhancements.
• Partner with the Data Quality and Compliance Officer to automate survey analytics, reporting dashboards, and student support referral triggers.

3. Academic Audit, Moderation & Standards Sampling

• Design and execute arm's-length, risk-based sampling of student assessment marking, internal moderation, and standardization logs across all modules.
• Sample a minimum 10% quota of marked scripts and PFF assessment outcomes to verify markers provide consistent, evidence-based commentary and rigorous SPaG evaluation.
• Collate, analyze, and track recommendations from External Examiner reports, ensuring action items are embedded into teaching delivery.
• Maintain arm’s-length quality oversight of the academic PFF Department, verifying assessment rubrics and rationale consistency.

4. Retention, Continuation & Educational Attainment (OfS Condition B3)

• Provide operational leadership to the Retention Working Group, monitoring longitudinal student retention, continuation, and progression data.
• Monitor attainment differentials across demographic cohorts (e.g., IMD quintiles, POLAR4, mature learners, disabled students) in collaboration with the Data QA team.
• Review and challenge Course Performance Plans (CPPs) where completion or retention indicators fall below target thresholds.

5. Academic Governance & Policy Management

• Oversee the Central Policy Register lifecycle, coordinating annual review schedules, formatting standardized coversheets, and managing approvals through the Academic Board and Quality & Standards Committee (QSC).
• Act as operational lead for the Student Surveys & Student Voice Working Group and forums that enable policy maintainence.
• Attend relevant committees, and also ensure that committee actions are recorded and closed
• Track and audit academic committee action logs to eliminate open items and ensure audit readiness.

6. Team Leadership & Resource Coordination

• Line manage, mentor, and develop the Quality Team with the Director of Academic Quality and other senior posts.
• Oversee team workload distribution, ensuring service standards are met across all campus hubs.
• Evaluate team performance through the Competency Assurance Programme (CAP Band 2–3) and annual PDP cycles.

Person Specification

• Honours degree or equivalent professional experience in academic quality, educational governance, or higher education management.

• Proven track record managing academic quality assurance, audit sampling, or curriculum enhancement within UK Higher Education.

• Experience coordinating validation, partner reviews, or SAR reporting with university partners.

• Experience line managing, mentoring, or directing academic support personnel.

• Proven experience administering and analyzing large-scale student voice and survey mechanisms.

• In-depth understanding of UK HE regulatory standards, including the QAA Quality Code and OfS Conditions B1–B5.

• Strong knowledge of student feedback cycles, course performance planning, and assessment moderation principles.

• Sound understanding of higher education student outcome metrics (continuation, completion, attainment).

• Strong analytical, reporting, and evaluative writing skills.

• High-level stakeholder management and consensus-building capabilities across academic departments.

• Assertive commitment to academic integrity and evidenced-based standards.

• Collaborative, supportive, and improvement-oriented leadership style.

Course Director Health and Social Care

Course Director – Health and Social Care 

UK Management College (UKMC) is seeking an experienced and motivated Course Director – Health and Social Care to provide academic leadership for our BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year, delivered in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced higher education academic to combine teaching with course leadership, supporting high academic standards, positive student outcomes and a consistently high-quality learning experience across UKMC. 

Role Details 

• Job Title: Course Director – Health and Social Care 
• Salary: £48,000 – £58,000 per annum 
• Department: Academic Faculty 
• Location: Salford, with travel between UKMC campuses as required 
• Course: BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year 
• Awarding Partner: University of Wolverhampton 
• Reports to: Office of the Chief Academic Officer 

About the Role 

As Course Director, you will provide academic leadership and oversight for the Health and Social Care programme across the campuses where it is delivered. 

You will work closely with Module Leaders, Lecturers, academic support teams and the awarding partner to ensure consistent course delivery, effective assessment and moderation, strong student engagement and continuous improvement. 

Teaching remains an important part of the position, and you will contribute directly to the delivery of Health and Social Care modules from Foundation Year through to final-year undergraduate study. 

You will also provide leadership to the course team, monitor academic performance and student outcomes, and ensure the programme operates in accordance with UKMC's academic requirements and those of the awarding partner. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide academic leadership for the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year. 
• Lead and coordinate consistent course delivery across relevant UKMC campuses. 
• Deliver engaging and high-quality teaching across Foundation Year and undergraduate levels. 
• Lead modules and support the effective planning and delivery of teaching and assessment. 
• Oversee assessment, marking, internal moderation and the timely provision of student feedback. 
• Monitor course performance and use academic data to identify areas requiring intervention or improvement. 
• Monitor student attendance, engagement, submission, retention, progression and achievement. 
• Identify students at risk and work with academic, wellbeing and student support teams to provide appropriate support. 
• Lead and support Module Leaders, Lecturers and other academic staff delivering the programme. 
• Chair and contribute to course meetings, ensuring actions are recorded, monitored and completed. 
• Support the standardisation of teaching, assessment and academic practice across groups and campuses. 
• Maintain high standards of academic integrity, safeguarding and regulatory compliance. 
• Lead the course's internal moderation processes and ensure assessment documentation is accurate and completed within required deadlines. 
• Work closely with the University of Wolverhampton and represent the course at relevant assessment and examination boards. 
• Support annual monitoring, external examiner activity, validation and periodic review processes as required. 
• Ensure student feedback and student voice are effectively captured and used to enhance the programme. 
• Maintain accurate course records and contribute to institutional reporting and academic review. 
• Support the ongoing development of teaching quality and academic practice across the course team. 
• Contribute to open days, induction, applicant events, staff development and wider College activities. 

About You 

We are looking for an experienced academic who can combine strong knowledge of Health and Social Care with effective academic leadership. 

Essential requirements include: 

• Master's degree in Health and Social Care or a closely related discipline. 
• Substantial experience of teaching within UK higher education at Foundation and undergraduate level. 
• Experience of module leadership, including assessment, marking and internal moderation. 
• Relevant academic leadership experience, ideally involving course or programme management. 
• Strong current knowledge of Health and Social Care within the UK context. 
• Knowledge of key areas including policy, safeguarding, ethics, person-centred practice and research methods. 
• Good understanding of academic quality assurance and academic integrity. 
• Evidence of supporting student engagement, retention, progression and achievement. 
• Ability to use academic and student data to inform decision-making and improvement. 
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with academic teams and external academic partners. 
• Commitment to achieving or maintaining Fellowship of Advance HE. 
• Ability to work flexibly across UKMC campuses where required. 

Desirable 

• Doctorate in a relevant discipline. 
• Fellowship or Senior Fellowship of Advance HE. 
• Experience of course or programme leadership within UK higher education. 
• Experience of franchised or validated higher education provision. 
• Experience of working with awarding partners and external examiners. 
• Professional or practice experience within a Health or Social Care setting. 
• Active research or scholarship profile within Health and Social Care. 
• Experience of multi-campus academic delivery. 

Equality and Diversity 

UK Management College is committed to equality of opportunity and to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required. 

Psychology Lecturer

Psychology Lecturer

Department: Academics

Location: Derby Campus

Position Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Working hours may vary based on academic and teaching requirements

Reports To: Course Director

About UK Management College

UK Management College is a growing higher education provider delivering career‑focused and industry‑aligned programmes. We work closely with awarding bodies, academic partners, and professional organisations to ensure our courses are rigorous, inclusive, and aligned with current academic and professional standards.

Our psychology provision is designed to support student progression, ethical practice, and research‑informed learning across foundation and undergraduate levels.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lecturer in Psychology to join our academic team. You will contribute to high‑quality teaching and learning across foundation year and undergraduate programmes, supporting students to develop strong theoretical understanding, research skills, and ethical awareness within the discipline of psychology.

This role offers an opportunity to teach across core and applied psychological areas, contribute to curriculum development, and support student research and academic progression within a quality‑assured higher education environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality teaching across Foundation Year and undergraduate levels in core and applied areas of psychology
• Design and deliver engaging lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions using blended and student‑centred approaches
• Develop and maintain up‑to‑date teaching materials on the Virtual Learning Environment, informed by current research and evidence‑based practice
• Facilitate active learning through case studies, group activities, laboratory work, and real‑world application of psychological theory
• Design, set, assess, and moderate a range of assessment types in line with module and programme requirements
• Provide timely, fair, and constructive feedback to support student learning and development
• Participate in internal moderation, standardisation, and external examiner processes to ensure academic standards
• Supervise undergraduate research projects and dissertations, supporting methodology, analysis, and academic writing
• Promote ethical practice in teaching and research, ensuring alignment with professional standards
• Monitor and support student engagement, attendance, progression, and achievement
• Contribute to module leadership, curriculum development, and programme review activities
• Participate in assessment boards, academic committees, and quality assurance processes
• Work collaboratively with awarding body partners to meet academic and partnership requirements
• Engage in ongoing professional and scholarly development to support research‑informed teaching

About You

Essential

• Postgraduate qualification in Psychology (Master’s minimum)
• First degree in Psychology or a closely related subject
• Subject expertise in one or more core areas such as biological, cognitive, social, developmental psychology, or research methods
• Experience teaching in higher education at undergraduate level
• Experience designing, assessing, and moderating academic assessments
• Ability to supervise undergraduate research projects and dissertations
• Understanding of ethical principles in psychological research and practice
• Experience supporting student engagement and progression within diverse cohorts
• Strong communication, organisational, and academic skills
• Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining up‑to‑date subject knowledge

Desirable

• Doctoral‑level qualification in a relevant psychological discipline
• Evidence of engagement in research, scholarship, or professional psychological practice
• Experience working within quality assurance frameworks and external examiner processes
• Awareness of professional body requirements such as the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Experience working within an awarding body partnership model

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Clear academic career progression pathways
• Collaborative and inclusive academic culture
• Ongoing professional development and teaching training
• Private medical insurance
• Employee discount schemes
• Free on‑site parking
• On‑site canteen facilities
• Excellent transport links

How to Apply

If you are passionate about psychology education and supporting students to develop critical, ethical, and research‑informed perspectives, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and join UK Management College in shaping the next generation of psychology graduates.

Course Director Digital Marketing

Course Director – Digital Marketing

UK Management College (UKMC) is seeking an experienced and motivated Course Director Digital Marketing to provide academic leadership for our BSc (Hons) Digital Marketing with Foundation Year, delivered in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced higher education academic to combine teaching with course leadership, supporting high academic standards, positive student outcomes and a consistently high-quality learning experience across UKMC.

Role Details

• Job Title: Course Director – Digital Marketing
• Salary: £48,000 – £58,000 per annum
• Department: Academic Faculty
• Location: Salford / Manchester, with travel between UKMC campuses as required
• Course: BSc (Hons) Digital Marketing with Foundation Year
• Awarding Partner: University of Wolverhampton
• Reports to: Office of the Chief Academic Officer

About the Role

As Course Director, you will provide academic leadership and oversight for the Digital Marketing programme across the campuses where it is delivered.

You will work closely with Module Leaders, Lecturers, academic support teams and the awarding partner to ensure consistent course delivery, effective assessment and moderation, strong student engagement and continuous improvement.

Teaching remains an important part of the position, and you will contribute directly to the delivery of Digital Marketing modules from Foundation Year through to final-year undergraduate study.

You will also play a key role in monitoring course performance, supporting academic colleagues and ensuring the programme meets UKMC's academic standards and the requirements of the awarding partner.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership for the BSc (Hons) Digital Marketing with Foundation Year.
• Lead and coordinate consistent course delivery across relevant UKMC campuses.
• Deliver engaging and high-quality teaching across Foundation Year and undergraduate levels.
• Lead modules and support the effective planning and delivery of teaching and assessment.
• Oversee assessment, marking, internal moderation and the timely provision of student feedback.
• Monitor course performance and use academic data to identify areas requiring intervention or improvement.
• Monitor student attendance, engagement, submission, retention, progression and achievement.
• Identify students at risk and work with academic and student support teams to implement appropriate interventions.
• Lead and support Module Leaders, Lecturers and other academic staff delivering the programme.
• Chair and contribute to course meetings, ensuring actions are recorded, monitored and completed.
• Support the standardisation of teaching, assessment and academic practice across groups and campuses.
• Maintain oversight of academic integrity and ensure suspected academic misconduct is managed through appropriate College processes.
• Lead the course's internal moderation processes and ensure documentation is accurate and completed within required deadlines.
• Work closely with the University of Wolverhampton and represent the course at relevant assessment and examination boards.
• Support annual monitoring, external examiner activity and other quality assurance processes.
• Ensure student feedback and student voice are effectively captured and used to enhance the programme.
• Maintain accurate course records and contribute to institutional reporting and academic review.
• Contribute to open days, induction, applicant events, staff development and wider College activities.

About You

We are looking for an experienced academic who can combine strong subject knowledge with effective academic leadership.

Essential requirements include:

• Master's degree in Digital Marketing or a closely related discipline.
• Substantial experience of teaching within UK higher education at Foundation and undergraduate level.
• Experience of module leadership, including assessment, marking and internal moderation.
• Relevant academic leadership experience, ideally involving course or programme management.
• Strong current knowledge of Digital Marketing, including social media, analytics, content and campaign management, consumer behaviour and marketing strategy.
• Good understanding of academic quality assurance and academic integrity.
• Evidence of supporting student engagement, retention, progression and achievement.
• Ability to use academic and student data to inform decision-making and improvement.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with academic teams and external academic partners.
• Commitment to achieving or maintaining Fellowship of Advance HE.
• Ability to work flexibly across UKMC campuses where required.

Desirable

• Doctorate in a relevant discipline.
• Fellowship or Senior Fellowship of Advance HE.
• Experience of course or programme leadership within UK higher education.
• Experience of franchised or validated higher education provision.
• Experience of working with awarding partners and external examiners.
• Relevant professional or industry experience within Digital Marketing.
• Experience of multi-campus academic delivery.

Equality and Diversity

UK Management College is committed to equality of opportunity and to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.

Senior Digital Marketing Executive

Role Overview

UK Management College is seeking a commercially minded and data-driven Digital Marketing Executive to support student recruitment and digital growth, based in derby campus.

The role will be responsible for generating and managing high-quality prospective student leads through paid digital channels including Meta Ads, TikTok Ads and Google Ads, while supporting the effective management, tracking and nurturing of those leads through HubSpot CRM.

The successful candidate will combine hands-on paid media expertise with strong CRM, analytics and marketing automation capabilities. They will be comfortable managing campaigns from initial setup through to lead generation, tracking, optimisation and reporting, with a strong focus on both lead volume and lead quality.

Key Responsibilities

Paid Digital Advertising and Lead Generation

• Plan, build, launch and optimise lead-generation campaigns across Meta Ads, TikTok Ads and Google Ads.
• Manage campaign targeting, budgets, placements, lead forms and landing-page traffic in line with agreed recruitment objectives.
• Monitor campaign performance closely and optimise activity to improve lead volume, lead quality and cost efficiency.
• Identify underperforming campaigns, audiences and creatives and implement appropriate optimisation actions.
• Support A/B testing of audiences, messaging, creative, lead forms and landing pages.
• Work with the wider Marketing team to ensure campaigns have the required creative assets, messaging and calls to action.

Performance Marketing

• Monitor key performance indicators including spend, cost per lead, conversion rate, lead quality and channel performance.
• Analyse campaign data to identify trends, opportunities and areas requiring improvement.
• Make evidence-based recommendations regarding campaign structure, targeting and budget allocation.
• Ensure digital activity remains aligned with student recruitment priorities and agreed campaign objectives.
• Support continuous improvement of campaign performance across the recruitment cycle.

HubSpot CRM and Lead Management

• Support the effective management of marketing-generated leads within HubSpot CRM.
• Ensure leads generated through digital campaigns are correctly captured, categorised and attributed.
• Maintain accurate lead-source, campaign and lifecycle information.
• Create and manage HubSpot lists, segmentation, properties and reporting views where required.
• Monitor lead progression and identify issues affecting data quality, lead routing or follow-up.
• Work with relevant teams to improve visibility of the journey from enquiry through subsequent recruitment stages.

Lead Quality and Tracking

• Monitor the quality of leads generated across different campaigns and advertising platforms.
• Analyse campaign performance beyond lead volume to understand which channels and audiences generate stronger prospective students.
• Maintain appropriate campaign tracking, including UTM parameters, source attribution and conversion tracking.
• Identify recurring issues such as invalid leads, inappropriate audiences or incomplete data and recommend corrective action.

Email Marketing and Automation

• Create and schedule targeted email campaigns for prospective students and relevant marketing audiences.
• Develop segmented communications based on audience, course, campus, enquiry stage or campaign source.
• Build and maintain HubSpot marketing automation workflows and lead-nurture journeys.
• Support automated follow-up communications designed to improve engagement and progression.
• Monitor email performance including delivery, open rates, click-through rates and conversion indicators.
• Test and optimise subject lines, messaging, calls to action and audience segmentation.

Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare regular digital marketing performance reports covering campaign spend, leads, cost per lead, lead quality and channel performance.
• Report on CRM activity, attribution, email marketing and automation performance.
• Provide clear recommendations based on campaign and lead data.
• Maintain accurate records of campaign performance and optimisation activity.
• Communicate significant performance issues or opportunities to the Marketing Manager.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable experience managing paid digital advertising campaigns.
• Practical experience with Meta Ads Manager.
• Experience with Google Ads.
• Experience with, or a strong understanding of, TikTok Ads.
• Strong understanding of digital lead generation and performance marketing.
• Experience working with a CRM system, ideally HubSpot.
• Understanding of lead tracking, attribution, UTM parameters and conversion tracking.
• Experience with email marketing and marketing automation.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence interpreting campaign performance data.
• Ability to manage multiple campaigns and priorities.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be analytical, commercially aware and comfortable taking ownership of digital campaign performance. They should understand that successful lead generation is not solely about generating a high number of enquiries, but about attracting relevant, high-quality prospects who can progress through the recruitment journey. They will be confident working across advertising platforms and CRM systems, able to interpret performance data, and proactive in identifying opportunities to improve campaigns, tracking and lead nurturing.