Lecturer, Human Resource Management - Stratford

Arden University; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Aviva pension

Perkbox benefits

Study Arden courses for free

Golden Ticket

Job summary

Arden University is hiring a Lecturer in Human Resources Management to deliver engaging online lectures for blended and distance learners, ensuring strong student outcomes.

The role emphasizes effective teaching, assessment, and programme development to stay aligned with industry needs.

Qualifications

• An MSc or equivalent qualification in Human Resources or a related field.
• A CIPD qualification and CIPD membership are required.
• AdvanceHE Recognition - FHEA or willing to achieve within 12–18 months.
• Experience in current and effective teaching, learning and assessment practices in Higher Education.
• Experience in teaching Human Resources Management is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lectures online for blended and distance learning students.
• Support the student experience and attendance outcome metrics.
• Lead module development and schemes of work.
• Oversee assessment marking and provide high-quality feedback.
• Lead or support development of new programmes aligned with industry trends.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide academic advice to students.
• Drive innovation in teaching methods and student support.

Skills

HE teaching

Curriculum design

Education

MSc or equivalent in HR

CIPD qualification

CIPD membership

AdvanceHE Recognition - FHEA

Job description

Salary: £42,663 - £49,399 per annum

London weighting: £4,000 per annum

Employment type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: Head of Department

Department: Human Resources

This role will require a presence of at least 4 days a week in our Stratford campus, with 1 day working from home to suit the student timetable.

You may be required to be on campus 5 days a week in some cases, based on teaching and meeting requirements.

Our hybrid working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit which could changes at any point during your employment, so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.

About Arden University

We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

About our Department

The Department of Human Resource Management at Arden University offers innovative degree programs in HR Management, designed to support your career development in a dynamic and engaging academic environment. We emphasise up-to-date skills and knowledge, shifting away from the traditional view of ‘humans as resources’ to highlight the value of people in driving industry success.

About the Opportunity

The role of Lecturer in Human Resources Management will report to our Senior HRM Lecturer. As a Lecturer, you will:

• Deliver engaging and dynamic lectures online for our blended and distance learning students.
• Have a strong focus on supporting the student experience and attaining outcome driven metrics in progression, continuation and student satisfaction.
• Take on module leadership, ensuring consistent quality and development of learning materials and schemes of work.
• Oversee assessment marking, create authentic assessments, and provide high-quality feedback.
• Lead or support the creation of new programmes and refresh existing ones to align with industry trends and employer requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide academic advice and support to students.
• Drive innovation in teaching methods, student support, and assessment

About You

To be successful as a Lecturer in Human Resources Management you must have:

• An MSc or equivalent qualification in Human Resources or a related field.
• A CIPD qualification.
• Membership with the CIPD.
• AdvanceHE Recognition - FHEA or willing to achieve within 12-18 months.
• You will be experienced in current and effective teaching, learning and assessment practices in Higher Education, and be able to bring your knowledge and understanding to Arden to grow our programmes and provide excellent student outcomes.
• Experience in teaching Human Resources Management is highly desirable.
• You will be able to evidence your successful experience of working in programme teams and of being a creative and inspiring lecturer and colleague.

Why Arden

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!
• A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
• BUPA Cash Plan
• Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
• Access to Perkbox benefits
• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
• Plus, other excellent benefits
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education

Our Values

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations.

Closing Date: Wednesday 11 November

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs.

If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for Student Experience roles due to a conflict of interest related to system access.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer to the guidance here.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.

Sponsorship statement

Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa, or fulfil the criteria we have for providing sponsorship. However we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.