Course Leader - BA (Hons) Creative Industries Management

Leeds Arts University; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist arts university in Leeds seeks a Course Leader for the BA (Hons) Creative Industries Management course. Responsibilities include leading the course, managing a team, and developing students' strategic and creative thinking skills. Candidates should hold a Master's degree and have experience in the creative industries. This is a full-time, permanent role with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Educated to Masters level with significant knowledge of business.
• Experience in preparing students for professional pathways.
• Committed to supporting students' commercial and creative thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and promote the BA (Hons) Creative Industries Management course.
• Plan, deliver and organise the course.
• Teach across all levels and cultivate strong links with industry.

Skills

Creative vision

Business management knowledge

Entrepreneurship

Student guidance

Strategic thinking

Education

Masters level education

Job description

Course Leader - BA (Hons) Creative Industries Management

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 22 September 2025
• Salary: £56,053 to £61,233 per year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 12 October 2025
• Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
• Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
• Company: Leeds Arts University
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference:

Summary

Leeds Arts University is the only specialist arts university in the North of England. We have contributed significantly to the development of arts education for over 170 years, and have a national and international reputation based on the achievements of our students and staff.

We are seeking an active professional with creative vision to lead, develop and promote our BA (Hons) Creative Industries Management course. Working closely with the HE Director, you will plan, deliver and organise the course, managing a course team to provide a dynamic and supportive environment. Teaching across all levels, you will also cultivate strong links with industry, employers, and professional networks to ensure our graduates are well-prepared for successful careers in the creative and cultural sector and broader related industries.

Educated to Masters level, with significant knowledge of business, entrepreneurship, and management within the creative industries, you will have experience and expertise in preparing students for a variety of professional pathways. You will be committed to supporting students in developing their strategic, commercial, and creative thinking skills, enabling them to turn ideas into viable and sustainable creative ventures.

Full details of the essential and desirable criteria for this role can be found in the Job description found on our website.

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Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and promote the BA (Hons) Creative Industries Management course.
• Plan, deliver and organise the course, and manage a course team to provide a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Teach across all levels and cultivate strong links with industry, employers, and professional networks.
• Ensure graduates are well-prepared for successful careers in the creative and cultural sector and related industries.

Qualifications

• Masters level education.
• Significant knowledge of business, entrepreneurship, and management within the creative industries.
• Experience and expertise in preparing students for a variety of professional pathways.
• Commitment to developing students’ strategic, commercial, and creative thinking skills and turning ideas into viable ventures.

Disability Confident and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion statements are included for reference below.

Equality and Inclusion

Leeds Arts University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all learners and expects our staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently under-represented at this level, notably Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants.

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