Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Interior Design

University of Gloucestershire; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Gloucestershire invites applications for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Interior Design. The role is 1.0 FTE and based on the Francis Close Hall Campus in Cheltenham, with most teaching on campus and limited remote work.

You will lead teaching across interior design subjects, support recruitment and open days, and contribute to research, outreach and industry links in SoACE. The department emphasises innovative practice, client-facing projects and a strong studio culture.

Qualifications

• Expert in digital design or making as it relates to interior design.
• Ability to create engaging learning environments for students.
• Commitment to recruitment, outreach and open days.

Responsibilities

• Teach a wide range of digital interior design skills to students.
• Support recruitment, outreach and open days on campus.
• Collaborate with the course team and guests to deliver a high-quality programme.

Skills

Digital design

On-campus teaching

Student support

Tools

SketchUp

Vectorworks

InDesign

Illustrator

Canva

Procreate

3D printing

Laser cutting

Job description

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Interior Design

Summary

Location:

Location: FRANCIS CLOSE HALL CAMPUS

Job Type:

Closing Date:

Closing Date: 11/20/2026

Date Posted:

Date Posted: 10/29/2026

Reference:

Reference: A1580

Description

1.0FTE

Candidates will be expected to work on campus teaching orengaged with students, assisting with recruitment, outreach and open days atleast 4 days per week. Working from home will be limited to one day a week andthis can be used for admin, research and non-student facing activities.

About the school

The School of Arts, Culture and Environment (SoACE) tracesits distinguished history back to 1852 when the Cheltenham School of Art wasestablished. Today, as one of the three constituent Schools in the Universityof Gloucestershire, SoACE currently has over 2200 students and offers a widerange of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as PhD's inHumanities, Journalism, Film & TV, Art & Design, Performing Arts,Photography, and Architecture, Construction & Environment.

The Interior Design Course at the University ofGloucestershire has established itself as one of the UK’s top HE providers ofsustainable Interior Design and was ranked 15th by the Guardian League Tablesin 2027 and is also the 2025 winner of the BIID Interior Design Student competition.The course is highly innovative and seeks to prepare students for thechallenges and opportunities of a career within this dynamic, global sector. Wesupport all our students in acquiring all the necessary creative design skills,be they in digital design or artisanal, bespoke making. Students have anaptitude for agility and enterprise which increasingly underpin careeropportunities across the interior design and related sectors and are encouragedto be client facing and entrepreneurial from the start of their BA journey.

About the role

You will be an expert in digital design or the practice ofmaking as it relates to various aspects of the interior design working world.Excellent practical skills and design will be at the forefront of yourthinking. You will recognise that structured teaching and effective studentsupport are central to the success of our programme and be able to create anengaging learning environment in which students are inspired by design to riseto the challenge of dealing with clients in a wide variety of interiorssettings. You will share the team's commitment to innovation in designthinking, which has recently seen the course rise in the Guardian League Tablesin 2027.

Our students benefit from excellent studio spaces, a courseteam made up of experts in the field, and from guests, associates and fieldtrips, which make them into rounded, current and creative interior designers.

You will teach a wide variety of skills including in thedigital realm - Sketch UP, Vector works, rendering, firefly, InDesign,Illustrator, Canva, Procreate, 3D printing and Lazer cutting.

Making - Printmaking, sewing, modelmaking, ceramics, drawing,upholstery, embroidery, lamp shade making.

The University will consider applications requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship where the role meets the relevant immigration requirements. Eligibility for sponsorship will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, taking into account both the role and the individual circumstances of the candidate.

The University is committed to building a diverse andinclusive staff community and welcomes applications from currentlyunder-represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a DisabilityConfident Employer, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that theUniversity is inclusive and accessible. As part of this commitment, weguarantee an interview to applicants who meet the definition of disability setout in the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the essential criteria within theperson specification.

The University has also signed the Armed Forces Covenant,demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that those who serve or have served inthe Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly and are notdisadvantaged. For applicants, this means we aim toensure fair and equitabletreatment throughout the recruitment process, recognise and value thetransferable skills and experience gained through military service. As part ofthis commitment, we guarantee an interview to veterans and military spouses/partnerswho meet the essential criteria within the job specification.