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About the Role

This is a pivotal academic leadership role at LCCA, responsible for the quality, performance, and day-to-day management of the Level 3 Business Management and 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.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership to ensure high student retention and professional success across the Business and Hospitality pathways.
Oversee academic governance, including internal and external metrics and exam board preparation.
Lead a teaching team to deliver industry-aligned, vocationally-led instruction.
Manage day-to-day operations across flexible delivery modes, fostering an inclusive environment.
Take full accountability for the particular Level 3 intake, driving student retention, success metrics, and daily operations across flexible delivery modes (including evenings and weekends).
Oversee the integrity of the Level 3 provision by leading annual monitoring, chairing course committees, and ensuring all assessments and internal processes meet external and institutional standards.
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.
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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Skills

Academic Leadership
Cohort Management
Quality Assurance
Governance
Curriculum Delivery
Team Mentorship
Collaboration
Assessment Design
Feedback Practice
Performance Data Analysis
Communication
Team Motivation
Team Development

Education Level

Relevant undergraduate and postgraduate qualification
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)

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.