Programme Manager: ba Fashion Marketing & Communications

FASHION RETAIL ACADEMY; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded Professional Qualifications

Generous and Flexible Leave Options

Market-Leading Family-Friendly Pay

Monthly Wellbeing Allowance

Pension: 5% employer contribution

Job summary

Fashion Retail Academy in London is seeking a Programme Manager for BA Fashion Marketing & Communications to provide academic leadership and ensure high quality teaching, learning and assessment across the programme.

You will work with teaching staff, support services and industry partners to deliver industry-relevant education, monitor student outcomes, and drive continuous improvement, including curriculum design and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or above with a teaching qualification (PGCE/PGCertHE).
• Operational managerial experience in education and HE teaching.
• Proven curriculum leadership and commitment to quality assurance.
• Strong skills in curriculum design and using digital learning platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership for BA Programme in Fashion Marketing & Communications.
• Ensure outstanding teaching, learning and assessment and learner outcomes.
• Collaborate with staff, support services and industry partners.
• Carry teaching load as required and deliver specialist sessions.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Educational management

Teaching in HE

Curriculum design

Team leadership

Education

Relevant degree or above

PGCE/PGCertHE teaching qualification

Tools

Digital learning platforms

Job description

Higher Education

Fashion Retail Academy

Permanent

Full-Time (Monday - Friday)

Start Date: March 2027

On-Site at FRA Electra House - London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE

About EFI Group

EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry-led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships. Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion, employability, and excellence.

About the role

We are looking for a Programme Manager in BA Fashion Marketing & Communications to provide academic leadership for our BA Programme at the Fashion Retail Academy.

The Programme Manager is responsible for the effective day-to-day leadership and delivery of one or more curriculum programmes within their department. They will ensure outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment, strong student outcomes, and compliance with internal and external quality assurance standards. The postholder will work collaboratively with teaching staff, support services, and industry partners to deliver high-quality and industry relevant education that supports learners' progress, achievement, and destinations.

This role focuses on operational excellence, curriculum management, learner experience, and supporting the delivery of key departmental performance indicators.

The Programme Manager will also carry a teaching load appropriate to their area, determined by the size of cohorts and departmental needs. This may include timetabled teaching, cover teaching, and the delivery of specialist or industry-relevant sessions to support programme delivery and continuity.

About you

• Qualifications: Relevant degree or above or equivalent professional qualification, alongside a teaching qualification such as PGCE/PGCertHE.
• Experience: Operational managerial experience within an educational setting alongside experience of teaching within HE with a proven track record in curriculum leadership, improving student outcomes, and working within quality assurance frameworks.
• Expertise: Strong expertise in curriculum design and development, with a sound understanding of quality frameworks and education regulatory requirements, and experience of digital learning platforms (desirable).
• Skills: Excellent teaching, communication, organisation and planning skills, with the ability to lead and motivate teams effectively.
• Values: A strong commitment to high-quality teaching and student success, with a collaborative, inclusive approach and a drive for continuous improvement and innovation.

Why The EFI?

We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other, and celebrate together! At EFI, we prioritise your growth and wellbeing with a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• Funded Professional Qualifications: Support for personal and professional development, including a personal growth allowance of £400 annually, paid for professional qualifications, LinkedIn Learning access and annual CPD.
• Generous and Flexible Leave Options: A range of enhanced leave options, including birthday and celebration leave.
• Market-Leading Family-Friendly Pay: Including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Monthly Wellbeing Allowance: Including a customisable monthly wellbeing allowance of £50, and funded counselling/CBT through Education Support Employee Assistant Programme.
• Pension: We offer a 5% employer pension contribution, supporting you in planning for your future.

Salary:

From £47,700 to £53,000 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience

Closing Date:

8am on Tuesday, 1 December 2026.

Interviews/Recruitment Day:

Interviews held on week commencing Monday 7 December in-person at FRA Academy: Electra House, Moorgate, EC2M 6SE

The EFI is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our values and commitment to student safety.