Course Director – BA (Hons) Events Management. Job in Manchester Education & Training Jobs

UK Management College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK higher education institution seeks a visionary Course Director to lead the BA (Hons) Events Management programme. This role involves overseeing the course's academic management, ensuring quality and growth while maintaining industry links. The ideal candidate should possess a postgraduate qualification in Events Management or a related field, with substantial teaching experience in higher education. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape creative professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Events Management, Business, Tourism, or related subject required.
• Strong knowledge of the events and festivals industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the BA (Hons) Events Management programme ensuring effective delivery.
• Oversee the performance, quality, and student experience of the course.
• Manage course delivery across multiple modes of study.
• Contribute to curriculum development and periodic review.

Skills

Strong knowledge of the events and festivals industry

Ability to design, deliver, and lead a degree‑level curriculum

Excellent communication skills

Competence in digital learning platforms

Education

Postgraduate qualification (Master's or above) in Events Management or related subject

Job description

Location: UK Management College (UKMC)

Contract type: Full-time, permanent (subject to probation)

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Role Summary

We are seeking a visionary and committed Course Director to lead the BA (Hons) Events Management programme at UKMC. This course blends creativity, design, and project management with a strong focus on live experience production, enabling students to develop as both highly effective event managers and imaginative experience architects.

The Course Director will take overall responsibility for the academic management and day-to-day running of the course, ensuring its effective delivery, quality, and growth. This includes curriculum development, teaching, assessment, quality assurance, student experience, and staff leadership. The postholder will have a key role in maintaining strong industry links and supporting students' employability, while ensuring compliance with UKMC, partner university and regulatory standards.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

Management and Performance of the Course

• Oversee the performance, quality and student experience of the BA (Hons) Events Management programme by monitoring and responding to key performance indicators, including student feedback, progression, and attainment.
• Lead course-level committees, team meetings, and ensure effective organisation of assessment and examination boards.
• Coordinate recruitment, admissions, induction, timetabling, and teaching arrangements in collaboration with central teams.
• Manage course delivery across multiple modes of study (including potential evenings and weekends) with appropriate academic and administrative support.
• Act as the first point of contact for students on the course, providing academic leadership, pastoral guidance, and ensuring the student voice is embedded in decision‑making.

Curriculum Development

• Lead the design, development, and periodic review of the BA (Hons) Events Management curriculum across Levels 4-6.
• Ensure the programme reflects sector best practice, industry needs, and aligns with partner university validation requirements.
• Embed sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation in teaching and assessment design.
• Contribute to the cross‑disciplinary development of UKMC's teaching and learning strategies.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

• Teach across all levels of the programme, including the design and delivery of modules.
• Oversee assessment planning, moderation, and feedback processes, ensuring fairness, rigour, and compliance with awarding partner requirements.
• Encourage innovative approaches to pedagogy, making full use of digital learning technologies and live project‑based learning.
• Supervise students' live event projects, external client collaborations, placements, and final‑year dissertations.

Quality Assurance

• Produce annual monitoring reports, contributing to continuous quality improvement.
• Ensure compliance with UKMC and awarding body standards, the Office for Students (OfS), and relevant sector benchmarks.
• Maintain accurate student records, monitoring progression and attainment.
• Support periodic reviews, validations, and external examiner processes.

Industry Engagement and Scholarship

• Maintain strong professional networks within the events and festivals sector to support student employability, live projects, and guest lectures.
• Engage in scholarship and professional development, ensuring the programme reflects contemporary practice and industry changes.
• Promote UKMC and the Events Management programme externally, enhancing its visibility and reputation.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Education

Essential:

• A postgraduate qualification (Master's or above) in Events Management, Business, Tourism, Creative Industries, or a related subject.
• Fellowship (or willingness to achieve Fellowship) of Advance HE.

Desirable:

• PhD or higher‑level research qualification.
• Teaching qualification (e.g. PG Cert in HE or equivalent).

Knowledge & Skills

Essential:

• Strong knowledge of the events and festivals industry, including current trends, sustainability, and creative practice.
• Ability to design, deliver, and lead a degree‑level curriculum.
• Understanding of assessment practice and feedback approaches in HE.
• Ability to lead and motivate academic staff and students in a collaborative and inclusive way.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Competence in the use of digital learning platforms and IT for teaching and administration.
• Commitment to widening participation, equality, and student‑centred education.

Desirable:

• Established professional or academic networks relevant to the events and creative industries.
• Experience of engaging in pedagogical research or professional practice that informs teaching.

Experience

Essential:

• Substantial experience of teaching and assessment in higher education.
• Proven experience of academic leadership at programme or module level.
• Experience of supporting students from diverse backgrounds and widening participation groups.
• Evidence of curriculum design and development.
• Experience of managing people, resources, and processes in an HE setting.

Desirable:

• Industry experience in event management, festival production, experiential marketing, or creative project leadership.
• Experience of working within collaborative or franchise partnerships in UK higher education.
• Track record of research, knowledge exchange, or consultancy relevant to events management.

Why Join UKMC?

This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead a dynamic course at the forefront of creative higher education. As Course Director, you will guide students through a practice‑led, industry‑focused programme that develops the next generation of creative event professionals. You will join a forward‑looking institution committed to high‑quality teaching, widening participation, and student success. UKMC offers a supportive environment with opportunities for research, scholarship, and professional development, as well as close collaboration with validating university partners and industry stakeholders.