Fashion Management 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 academic partners, industry 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, values-driven programme blends business acumen with creative and cultural insight, preparing students to become ethical, innovative leaders in the global fashion and lifestyle industries.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Lecturer in Fashion Management to join our academic team. You will contribute to high-quality teaching and learning across undergraduate provision, supporting students to develop strategic, analytical, and creative capabilities within the global fashion industry.
This role offers the opportunity to deliver across a dynamic and industry-aligned curriculum, contribute to programme development, and support students in becoming responsible leaders equipped to navigate complex global challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate modules in fashion management and strategy
- Design and deliver engaging lectures, seminars, and workshops using blended, student-centred approaches
- Contribute teaching across key subject areas, including:
o Fashion systems, culture, and industry structures
o Consumer behaviour, segmentation, and trend analysis
o Fashion merchandising, supply chains, and business operations
o Digital marketing, social media strategy, and content ecosystems
o Sustainable and responsible fashion management
- Develop and maintain up-to-date teaching materials on the Virtual Learning Environment, informed by industry trends and research
- Facilitate active learning through case studies, live briefs, and real-world application
- Design, set, assess, and moderate coursework in line with programme and awarding body requirements
- Provide timely, constructive feedback to support student development and academic success
- Support student engagement, progression, and achievement across diverse cohorts
- Act as a personal tutor, providing academic and professional guidance
- Contribute to curriculum development, programme review, and quality assurance processes
- Participate in internal moderation, standardisation, and external examiner processes
- Embed ethical, sustainable, and globally responsible practices within teaching and assessment
- Integrate digital tools, data-informed approaches, and emerging technologies (including AI) into teaching practice
- Work collaboratively across disciplines, including marketing, media, and content creation
- Engage with industry partners to support live projects, briefs, and external collaborations
- Participate in academic committees, assessment boards, and ongoing professional development
About You
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification (Master’s minimum) in Fashion Management, Fashion Business, or a related discipline
- First degree in a relevant subject area
- Experience teaching in Further or Higher Education
- Experience designing, assessing, and moderating academic assessments
- Strong understanding of the global fashion industry, including business strategy and operations
- Ability to deliver engaging, practice-based teaching linking theory to real-world application
- Experience supporting student engagement and progression within diverse cohorts
- Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining current industry knowledge
Desirable
- Doctoral-level qualification in a relevant discipline
- Industry experience within fashion, retail, or related sectors
- Experience delivering interdisciplinary teaching or working across creative and business domains
- Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one
- Experience supporting live projects or industry-based learning
- Experience working with students with English as a second language
- Experience working within awarding body partnerships or quality assurance frameworks
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 28 days annual leave
- Company pension scheme
- Clear academic career progression pathways
- Collaborative and inclusive academic culture
- Ongoing professional development and academic training
- Private medical insurance
- Employee discount schemes
- Onsite canteen facilities
- Excellent transport links
How to Apply
If you are passionate about shaping the future of fashion education and equipping students with the skills 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 ethical, innovative fashion professionals.
Please visit https://ukmc.ac.uk for more information
