Senior Lecturers (Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching)

Arden University; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in the UK seeks two Senior Lecturers to enhance learning and teaching practices. One role focuses on supporting university-wide teaching initiatives while the other centers on curriculum and assessment improvements. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in higher education and a commitment to innovative teaching. Competitive salary and generous benefits package offered.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension plan with company contributions

Private medical insurance

Study discounts for staff and family

Access to perks and benefits platform

Qualifications

• Designed and delivered professional development for HE staff.
• Analyzed data for actionable recommendations.
• Built strong relationships with students and staff.
• Worked with senior leadership on education changes.
• Implemented and evaluated university projects.

Responsibilities

• Enhance learning and teaching across the institution.
• Lead projects aligned with academic priorities.
• Develop and improve curriculum and assessment practices.

Skills

Experience in professional development

Data analysis

Communication skills

Leading projects

Experience with Advance HE

Education

SFHEA or equivalent

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Salary: £48,813 - £59,660 per annum

Employment type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Department: Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT)

View our excellent benefits here

This role operates primarily on a remote working arrangement that will require occasionaltravel to our locations below to meet business requirements as needed. We may expand to other locations in the future which you will be required to visit.Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.

• Birmingham campus
• Leeds campus
• Nottingham campus
• Manchester campus
• London area (Ealing, Holborn, Stratford andTower Hill)

About Arden University:

We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

About our Department:

The Centre of Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) is the heart of learning and teaching at Arden University, developing and supporting staff in Academic Schools and Faculties to develop and deliver excellent educational experiences at every opportunity

About the Opportunity:

We have two exciting opportunities to join our Centre for Excellence.

Senior Lecturer - Learning and Teaching - click here for the full job description

As a Senior Lecturer, you will support the enhancement of learning, teaching and assessment across the institution. Reporting to the Head of the Teaching Excellence Academy, you’ll lead on key projects aligned with Arden’s academic priorities, shaping policies, practices, and staff development initiatives.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues across academic and professional services to deliver impactful change and innovation in teaching and learning.

Senior Lecturer - Curriculum and Assessment - click here for the full job description

As a Senior Lecturer you will focus on enhancing curriculum and assessment. You will work under the guidance of the Head of Assessment to lead strategic projects that improve assessment practices across the University. You willshape and implement policy, drive innovation in curriculum design, and evaluate impact—collaborating with academic and professional services colleagues to support high-quality, inclusive learning experiences.

About You:

For both roles you will need to have:

• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivery professional development in learning, teaching and assessment for HE staff across academic and professional services.
• Experience in analysing data from various formats to deliver robust evaluations and actionable recommendations for HE enhancement initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with Arden students and staff
• Experience of working with senior leadership, influencing change, and managing expectations.
• Experience of implementing and evaluation university wide projects.
• Experience of contributing to an institutional Advance HE accredited scheme or taught programme leading to Fellowship, either through assessing internal applications or teaching on a programme
• You will need at least SFHEA, or sufficient experience to submit a successful application for SFHEA or PFHEA in 2025. (We are unable to progress candidates with no category of Fellowship).

For the Senior Lecturer in Learning and Teaching you will need:

• A significant and successfultrack record of leading developments in learning and teaching practices andprocesses across a range of disciplines and levels within Higher Education (HE).
• Proven experience in leading, developing, delivery, and assessing of Advance HE Programmes or Schemes.
• Knowledge of HE sector reference points for quality assurance and enhancement.

For the Senior Lecturer in Curriculum and Assessment you will need:

• Extensive knowledge of Higher Education curriculum and assessment practices.
• A significant and successful track record of making changes in assessment and curriculum design.

In the cover letter, please state how you meet the role description and expectations.

Why Arden:

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!
• A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
• SimplyHealth plan option
• Private Medical Insurance
• Access to Perkbox benefits
• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
• Plus, other excellent benefits
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
  

Our Values:

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations.

Closing Date: Thursday7th August

Interviews Dates Held: Tuesday16th - Thursday 18th September

Please note: if you have applied for these roles or similarwithin the past twelve months, we kindly ask that you do not submit a new application at this time. We appreciate your ongoing interest in our organisation and thank you for your understanding.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for Student Experience roles due to a conflict of interest related to system access.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer to the guidance here.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.

Sponsorship statement:

Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.