Programme Manager: Visual Communications & Styling

Fashion Retail Academy; City Of London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional qualifications support

Enhanced leave options

Maternity/adoption and shared parental

Wellbeing allowance

Employer pension

Job summary

Fashion Retail Academy is seeking a Programme Manager in Visual Communications & Styling to lead the day-to-day delivery of our FE curriculum. You will ensure outstanding teaching, learning and assessment, monitor student outcomes, and maintain quality standards across programmes, while working with staff, support services and industry partners to keep education aligned with industry needs.

You will also carry a teaching load appropriate to your area and contribute to performance indicators in a

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification and/or educational management experience.
• Experience leading FE/HE or apprenticeship provision.
• Proven track record of improving student outcomes.
• Strong background in team management and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of Visual Communications & Styling curriculum in FE.
• Ensure outstanding teaching, learning and assessment and strong student outcomes.
• Collaborate with staff, support services, and industry partners to deliver high-quality education.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Curriculum leadership

Educational management

Team management

Staff development

Quality frameworks

Education

Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification

Job description

Fashion Retail Academy (part of Education for Industry Group) 39 hours a week, Full-Time Working days: Monday to Friday Permanent 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

The Programme Manager in Visual Communications & Styling is responsible for the effective day-to-day leadership and delivery of our Visual Communications & Styling curriculum programmes within Further Education (FE) at FRA. The successful candidate 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. This exciting role provides the opportunity to thrive in a supportive, collaborative, and innovation-led culture where your contributions truly make a meaningful impact.

About you

• Qualifications: Teaching qualification and/or educational management experience and relevant degree or postgraduate qualification.
• Experience: Extensive experience in teaching and curriculum leadership within FE, HE, or Apprenticeship provision, combined with educational management expertise, a proven track record of improving student outcomes, and a strong background in team management and staff development plus industry experience.
• Expertise: Strong understanding of quality frameworks and performance improvement processes.
• Passion: Driven by a passion for inclusive, industry-aligned education and committed to raising aspirations for all learners, with a proven ability to motivate and inspire outstanding teaching teams.

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 £41,400 to £46,000 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience

Closing Date

8am on Tuesday, 6 October 2026.

Interviews / Recruitment Day

Interviews are taking place on Friday, 23 October in-person at FRA Academy: Electra House, Moorgate, EC2M 6SE

More Information / Contact us

For more information about the EFI Group, visit our EFI, FRA websites and refer to the job description. Please contact [e-mail] for further information.

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.

About EFI Group (Repeated)

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.

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 (Repeated)

From £41,400 to £46,000 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience