Lecturer in Fashion Communication and Styling

Higher Education: Levels 4 - 6
Fashion Retail Academy (part of Education for Industry Group)
Permanent Contract
Part-Time 0.6FTE - 3 days per week
Teaching Pattern: Days TBC
Electra House - London, 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 FRA has been innovative in its approach to Higher Education. Our accelerated 2-year degree programmes are unique within fashion business education in the UK, offering industry placements and mentoring opportunities.

As our programmes grow, we're looking for talented individuals to join our Higher Education team. We're now seeking a Lecturer in Fashion Communications & Styling.

In this role, you'll design and deliver outstanding teaching, ensuring students receive exceptional learning experiences that prepare them for impactful careers. You'll lead on creating industry-relevant module content, monitor quality and progress, and work closely with the Programme Manager to drive continuous improvement. You'll role-model excellent teaching practice and actively share knowledge across the team.

About you

Qualifications: You will hold a degree in fashion communication, art direction, fashion media, fashion promotion, or a related field, and either possess a teaching qualification or be willing to complete a PGCert HE. A relevant postgraduate degree (MA, MSc, or PhD) is also desirable.
Experience: You will have a proven track record in teaching or training, preferably in higher education and relevant experience in the fashion industry.
Expertise: This role is suited to a subject specialist who is passionate about delivering a highly industry relevant and student-centred curriculum. You will have outstanding digital-era knowledge of your subject area and the fashion landscape and good competencies with digital software such as Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
Passion: You will be creative, enthusiastic, and driven, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a real passion for driving excellence and delivering an outstanding student experience.

If you feel your skills and experience would fit well within our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply or get in touch with our Recruitment Team to discuss further.

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 and annual CPD.
Generous and Flexible Leave Options: Including an around-the-world trip after five years of service.
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, and funded counselling/CBT through Education Support Employee Assistant Programme.

Salary:

From £23,220 to £24,600 per annum 0.6FTE (pro rata £38,700 to £41,000 per annum 1FTE), subject to qualifications and experience

How to apply/Next Steps:

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Closing Date:

8am on Tuesday 6 January 2026.

Interviews/Recruitment Day:

Week Commencing 12 January 2026 (day TBC), in-person at FRA Academy: Electra House, Moorgate, EC2M 6SE

More Information/Contact us:

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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.