Dissertation Supervisor - Business & Tourism - Good Salary

GBS Group (UK); Cobham; On-site; GBP 344,400; Part time

Job summary

An educational support organization is looking for Dissertation Supervisors for their vision of changing lives through education. Applicants need to have a Master’s Level degree and experience in dissertation supervision, particularly in Business and Tourism Management. The role involves supporting students throughout their dissertation process, providing academic guidance and feedback. Supervisors will work with up to 20 students, requiring various skills including strong interpersonal abilities and knowledge of research methodologies. Competitive pay is offered at £250 per student.

Qualifications

• Qualified to at least a Master’s Level degree in a related discipline area.
• Demonstrable experience in academic research and dissertation supervision.
• Experience of working in Higher Education.

Responsibilities

• Support students in defining and refining their research questions.
• Advise on appropriate research methodologies.
• Guide students in conducting literature reviews.

Skills

Experience in dissertation supervision

Strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of research methodologies

Good IT skills

Education

Master’s Level degree in a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft packages

Job description

Dissertation Supervisor – Business & Tourism – Good Salary

We are seeking Dissertation Supervisors to support our vision of Changing lives through education. Are you someone who can guide students through the process of writing their dissertations? Do you have previous experience of providing dissertation supervision combined with demonstrable experience in Business and Tourism Management as well as working with adult learners from diverse backgrounds? We want to hear from you!

• Salary: £250 per student in all locations. This includes supervisory time, formative feedback, 1st marking and 2nd marking as well as ad‑hoc meetings.
• Department: Academic/Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) partnership
• Location: London (West and East), Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds – (On‑Site)
• Students: Up to 20 project students per supervisor. Required time: 10 hours of supervision plus marking time per student.

Academic Supervision

• Support students in defining and refining their research questions and objectives.
• Advise on appropriate research methodologies and ethical considerations.
• Guide students in conducting literature reviews and sourcing relevant materials.
• Provide structured feedback on dissertation drafts and monitor progress.
• Ensure dissertations meet required academic, institutional and PSRB standards.

Student Support

• Maintain regular contact with assigned students through scheduled supervision meetings.
• Encourage independent thinking and scholarly development.
• Identify and address academic or personal challenges that may be affecting progress.
• Promote inclusive and supportive learning environments.

About You

• Qualified to at least a Master’s Level degree in a related discipline area.
• Demonstrable experience in academic research and dissertation supervision.
• Experience of working in Higher Education.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methodology.
• Knowledge of statistical programmes and secondary data analysis.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of research ethics, methodologies, and academic writing conventions.
• Understanding of, and passion for, higher education and working with a diverse student body, especially mature students from a widening participation background.
• Willing to work occasional weekends and evenings, and travel to our various campuses.
• Good IT skills working on all Microsoft packages.

Desirable

• External examiner experience.
• Relevant industry experience.