Lecturer in Events Management

UK Management College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a Lecturer for the BA (Hons) Events Management programme. The role involves delivering engaging teaching, supervising student projects and placements, and contributing to curriculum design. Candidates should hold a postgraduate qualification in a relevant field and possess a strong subject knowledge of events and festivals. This position offers an opportunity to integrate industry practice into the curriculum and support student success.

Qualifications

• Fellowship of Advance HE or willingness to achieve.
• Strong subject knowledge of events management and project management.
• Experience of teaching and assessment in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across modules including lectures, seminars, and workshops.
• Contribute to curriculum design and development.
• Provide academic and pastoral support for students.

Skills

Subject knowledge of events and festivals

Excellent communication skills

Ability to motivate students

Experience in curriculum development

Competence in digital learning platforms

Education

Postgraduate qualification (Master's or above)

Teaching qualification (e.g. PG Cert in HE)

PhD or higher-level research qualification

Job description

As a Lecturer, you will contribute to the design, delivery, and assessment of modules across Levels 4-6, supervise student projects and placements, and actively support students in achieving their full potential. You will bring subject expertise in events and festivals, a passion for teaching and learning, and the ability to integrate industry practice into the curriculum.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across a range of modules at undergraduate level, including lectures, seminars, workshops, and tutorials.
• Contribute to curriculum design and development, embedding innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability into teaching practice.
• Supervise students in live project work, client collaborations, placements, and dissertations.
• Provide academic and pastoral support, supporting student engagement, progression, and attainment.
• Contribute to assessment design, delivery, marking, and moderation in line with UKMC and validating partner requirements.
• Engage with quality assurance and enhancement processes, including course monitoring, student feedback, and external examiner reporting.
• Develop and maintain strong links with the events industry to support employability, placements, and guest contributions.
• Engage in scholarship, professional practice, or research to inform teaching and maintain subject expertise.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the wider academic community at UKMC.

UKMC is seeking enthusiastic and creative Lecturers to join the BA (Hons) Events Management programme. This innovative course develops students into highly effective event managers and imaginative “experience architects,” blending project management skills with the creativity needed to deliver live experiences. A postgraduate qualification (Master's or above) in Events Management, Business, Tourism, Creative Industries, or a related subject.

Qualifications and Desirable

• Fellowship of Advance HE (or willingness to achieve).
• A PhD or higher-level research qualification.
• A teaching qualification (e.g. PG Cert in HE or equivalent).
• Strong subject knowledge of events and festivals, including creative practice, project management, and industry trends.
• Ability to design and deliver engaging teaching and learning activities at undergraduate level.
• Understanding of assessment practice and providing effective feedback.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and support students from diverse backgrounds.
• Competence in digital learning platforms and IT to enhance teaching.
• Professional networks relevant to the events and creative industries.
• Engagement in research, scholarship, or professional practice that informs teaching.
• Experience of teaching and assessment in higher education (including as a teaching assistant, hourly paid lecturer, or equivalent role).
• Evidence of curriculum development or module design.
• Experience supporting student learning and progression.
• Professional or industry experience in event management, festival production, or creative event design.
• Experience contributing to quality assurance and enhancement processes in HE.