Lecturer in Business and Entrepreneurship

Gedu Global Education; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education provider in Huddersfield seeks a Lecturer for the BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship programme. The role requires flexibility in teaching hours and offers a range of responsibilities including module delivery and student assessment. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree and prior UK lecturing experience, along with excellent communication and planning skills. Competitive benefits package included.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development

Flexible benefits including Cycle to Work and Tech scheme

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in UK higher education lecturing.
• Extensive knowledge of management and entrepreneurial subjects.
• Experience maintaining student records and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver management related modules and assess students.
• Develop comprehensive course materials.
• Engage in continuous staff development activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Team working skills

Supervision and feedback experience

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant subject

PhD (desirable)

Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice (desirable)

Job description

Department

Academic/Oxford Brookes University partnership (OBU)

Location

Leeds - On site

Type of Contract

Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week). Sponsorship is not offered.

About Us

GBS is a higher education provider offering sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare and more.

Our Vision

Changing lives through education.

What We Do

As part of our partnership with OBU, we offer a wide range of modern courses across business and health. OBU is ranked among the UK’s top 50 institutions.

The Role

Lecturer – BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship programme. Must be flexible to teach weekdays, evenings and weekends. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Subject Areas

• Project management
• Business Planning and Pitching
• Entrepreneurial People and Processes
• Financial Management
• Strategic Management

What you'll be doing

Deliver management related modules, develop and deliver comprehensive course materials, undertake teaching and assessment, keep up to date with field developments, and support students.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess student work, ensuring learning outcomes are met.
• Develop, update, and improve course materials.
• Use diverse learning and teaching methods/materials.
• Engage in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings, and administrative duties.
• Stay current with latest developments in the field and student support practices.
• Work towards objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, satisfaction, and progression.

Qualifications – About you

• Master’s degree in a relevant subject (PhD desirable).
• Previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter.
• Experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback.
• Experience of accurate reporting and maintaining thorough student records.
• Ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team‑working skills.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.

Desirable

• Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme).
• Experience in design/development of academic or professional education programmes.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays.
• 1‑day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses.
• Flexible benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and more.
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and more.
• Reward and recognition programme.
• £500 employee referral award scheme.
• Discretionary annual performance bonus.

Testimonial

“GBS has greatly supported my professional development by offering me a chance to teach diverse,non-traditional students and by sponsoring my FHEA application, which has been invaluable in consolidating my teaching practices.” – John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer

Equal Opportunities

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.