Course Leader - Music Business, Events & Media

BIMM British and Irish Modern Music Institute; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

Cycle to work scheme

SMART Pension

Job summary

BIMM University is seeking a Course Leader for Music Business, Events & Media to provide academic leadership and drive delivery across the programme. You will manage teaching staff, ensure academic quality, and oversee curriculum development aligned with industry practice.

The role requires leadership experience in higher education, a degree, and a teaching qualification (or willingness to obtain) within two years.

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience within the music industries and higher education context.
• Experience leading academic teams, including part-time, freelance or adjunct staff.
• Strong understanding of curriculum design, learning and teaching in HE.
• Ability to use student feedback and data to drive improvement.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and widening participation.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with students and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and ongoing development of the Music Business, Events & Media course at campus level.
• Recruit, line manage and develop teaching staff, promoting high standards in learning, teaching and assessment.
• Provide academic and pastoral leadership, supporting students throughout their studies.
• Ensure students understand assessment requirements and academic integrity expectations.
• Monitor course performance, student engagement, and feedback for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with teams to support timetabling, assessment, and quality assurance.

Skills

Music industry experience

Curriculum design

Student engagement

Communication

Leadership

Academic quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

HE teaching qualification or willingness

Job description

Course Leader - Music Business, Events & Media

At BIMM University, we're more than just an educational institution; we're a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, we offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Our commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets us apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

About the Role

As Course Leader, you will provide academic leadership for the Music Business, Events & Media course and support the Head of School in ensuring its successful delivery and ongoing development.

You will be responsible for leading the course, managing teaching staff, maintaining academic quality and standards, and overseeing the delivery of a curriculum that reflects contemporary industry practice.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the delivery and ongoing development of the Music Business, Events & Media course at campus level.
• Recruit, line manage and develop teaching staff, promoting high standards in learning, teaching and assessment.
• Provide academic and pastoral leadership, supporting students throughout their studies.
• Ensure students and staff understand assessment requirements, academic regulations and expectations relating to academic integrity.
• Monitor course performance, student engagement and feedback, implementing actions to support continuous improvement.
• Contribute to curriculum development and enhancement, ensuring course content remains relevant, current and informed by industry practice.
• Champion equality, diversity and inclusion, promoting equitable access, participation and success for all students.
• Lead initiatives that support student engagement, retention, progression and achievement.
• Collaborate with academic and professional services teams to support effective timetabling, assessment, quality assurance and course administration.
• Support recruitment and conversion activities, including open days, applicant interviews and course promotion.
• Act as a key point of escalation for student concerns, complaints, appeals and academic integrity matters.
• Contribute to institutional committees, reporting processes and quality enhancement activities.

What You'll Bring:

• Significant professional experience within the Music industries.
• A degree or equivalent higher education qualification.
• A teaching qualification relevant to Higher Education or a willingness to achieve this within the first two years of employment.
• Experience leading and managing academic teams, including part-time, freelance or associate teaching staff.
• A track record of delivering positive student outcomes and enhancing the student learning experience.
• Experience developing initiatives to improve student engagement, retention and satisfaction.
• Strong understanding of curriculum design, learning and teaching, and quality assurance within Higher Education.
• Experience using data and student feedback to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
• A commitment to inclusive practice and creating opportunities for all students to succeed.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues and external partners.

Why BIMM University?

We are a values led organisation, meaning our core values underpin all that we do:

In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:

• 25 days holiday per year
• A comprehensive benefits package including cycle to work
• SMART Pension

We continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that we truly represent our diverse communities. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in our organisation.

We are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of our students, therefore a ll successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.

Course Leader - Music Business, Events & Media