Job summary The Programme Leader will be responsible for a designated range of courses. The job consists in ensuring that the Fashion Business MA programme euippes students with the necessary business, creative, technical and soft skills, to develop a successful career in the Fashion Business industry. The Programme Leader will work together to develop Istituto Marangoni programmes to the highest level of excellence. Key purpose of the responsibility To ensure the effective delivery of the programme; To undertake teaching duties alongside your responsibilities as Programme Leader in line with the services provided by the Company; To ensure that the Company complies with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements to maintain its current certifications and accreditations, and obtain such further accreditations as may be necessary or beneficial to the Company in the future. Within this purpose you will actively organise, follow up all the steps of the validation process in order to achieve and maintain it; To uphold the institution's policy on transparency and listening to the student voice; To implement changes to the curriculum, including course content and methods of delivery and assessment where the school deems appropriate; To actively support the institution's policy on attendance, retention rules and regulations; To actively promote additional activities such as museum / fairs / industry visits/ shows and exhibitions at national and International level. To promote a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student wellbeing, creativity, and academic achievement. To ensure student feedback mechanisms are meaningful and feed into continuous improvement processes. Curriculum To develop, design and plan the delivery and assessment of the curriculum and new courses as required; To develop the curriculum in line with Istituto Marangoni requirements and Quality Enhancement; To support the designing of the timetable in line with module and assessment schedules; To support recruitment of consultant, FTE and visiting lecturers and ensure delivery of stated learning outcomes; To direct and support the academic staff in the delivery and assessment of the course; To support the development of learning materials and resources; To actively participate in teaching the key subjects of the course; To deliver key lectures when required internally and at international level. To integrate innovation, digital strategy, sustainability, and future business models into the curriculum to reflect the evolving fashion business landscape. To encourage the adoption of new digital tools, platforms, and blended learning methodologies. To foster international perspectives within the programme and support global opportunities, cross-campus collaboration, or international partnerships. Course Management and Quality Assurance To organise and participate to periodic meetings/activities at school level and Group's level when required; To oganise and record meetings with individual students when necessary, student representatives and the teaching team on a weekly basis; To implement Quality Assurance procedures to monitor and improve the quality of course provision implement and write and review the Continuous Improvement Plan with academic team; To liaise with External Examiners To organise and chair: + Programme Reflective Forum (3 times per academic year); + Programme Committee (min 3 times per academic year); To actively participate in: Unit Boards; School committees and Boards Informal student / staff consultative meetings (min 3 times per academic year); To attend Field Meetings and Education Board meetings; To readily give feedback (written and verbal) on staff, student conduct and academic performance. Student Admissions To present course overview at Open Days or other similar recruitment events when required; To support the admissions office in the selection of students to be admitted to the courses pertaining to subject specialism. Research To develop personal research area of specialism in the fashion subject area and links to pedagogic developments; To maintain Continuing Professional Development and promote this within the teaching team. Strategic & Industry Engagement To proactively engage with industry professionals, alumni, and external stakeholders to ensure the programme remains relevant to global fashion business trends and evolving market demands. To identify opportunities for collaborative projects (industry projects), guest lectures, and real-world business challenges that enrich student learning. Other To support the coordination of events and materials regarding exhibitions, shows, and publications; To attend graduation, main institutional events and relevant exhibitions. Education and Competencies Minimum Master Degree Minimum 7 years of experience in the UK Higher Education sector in academic manangerial role Knowledge of the fashion industry in a range of company context Professional background in Business and Marketing Excellent written and spoken English Leadership, effectiveness and responsiveness approach Programme writing ability, excellent spoken and written communication, public speaking Network in academic environment and ability to create partnerships People management skills and experience: tutors' recruiting, development and engagement Organizational skills, flexibility and ability to manage unforeseen events IT knowledge: Adobe, Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Mac Desirable but not essential: Knowledge and expereince with Digital Learning & Online DeliveryIstituto Marangoni was founded in 1935 in Milano as 'Istituto Artistico dell'Abbigliamento Marangoni' and in 2015 it reaches a special milestone, 80 years of history and success in training the top professionals of Fashion and Design. Istituto Marangoni can praise itself for the education of four generations of students from 5 continents and for having launched over 45,000 professionals in fashion and luxury fields, such as Domenico Dolce, Franco Moschino, Alessandro Sartori, Maurizio Pecoraro, Paula Cademartori, Andrea Pompilio and Lucio Vanotti. It currently educates more than 4,000 students per year from 107 countries at its schools, located in Milano (the School of Fashion and the School of Design), Firenze, Paris, London, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Mumbai and Miami., the international capitals of fashion, design and luxury. For additional information, visit .As members of Istituto Marangoni, participants will have the chance to grow professionally within an international organization. They will be part of a multicultural team who works together to enhance young talents across the world and take high-quality education to the next level. Moreover, they will also join a dynamic and enthusiastic environment where they will be empowered with innovative tools to lead their own work, as a proactive team member. Istituto Marangoni solid foundations lie within a long-standing, strong heritage that make the institute leaders in the private, high-quality education.Istituto Marangoni's academic offer demonstrates the commitment, professionalism and passion for continuous development. When participants join Istituto Marangoni, they will be part of a committed team of industry experts who will support and inspire while turning them into young professionals.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Job summary The Programme Leader will be responsible for a designated range of courses. The job consists in ensuring that the Fashion Business MA programme euippes students with the necessary business, creative, technical and soft skills, to develop a successful career in the Fashion Business industry. The Programme Leader will work together to develop Istituto Marangoni programmes to the highest level of excellence. Key purpose of the responsibility To ensure the effective delivery of the programme; To undertake teaching duties alongside your responsibilities as Programme Leader in line with the services provided by the Company; To ensure that the Company complies with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements to maintain its current certifications and accreditations, and obtain such further accreditations as may be necessary or beneficial to the Company in the future. Within this purpose you will actively organise, follow up all the steps of the validation process in order to achieve and maintain it; To uphold the institution's policy on transparency and listening to the student voice; To implement changes to the curriculum, including course content and methods of delivery and assessment where the school deems appropriate; To actively support the institution's policy on attendance, retention rules and regulations; To actively promote additional activities such as museum / fairs / industry visits/ shows and exhibitions at national and International level. To promote a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student wellbeing, creativity, and academic achievement. To ensure student feedback mechanisms are meaningful and feed into continuous improvement processes. Curriculum To develop, design and plan the delivery and assessment of the curriculum and new courses as required; To develop the curriculum in line with Istituto Marangoni requirements and Quality Enhancement; To support the designing of the timetable in line with module and assessment schedules; To support recruitment of consultant, FTE and visiting lecturers and ensure delivery of stated learning outcomes; To direct and support the academic staff in the delivery and assessment of the course; To support the development of learning materials and resources; To actively participate in teaching the key subjects of the course; To deliver key lectures when required internally and at international level. To integrate innovation, digital strategy, sustainability, and future business models into the curriculum to reflect the evolving fashion business landscape. To encourage the adoption of new digital tools, platforms, and blended learning methodologies. To foster international perspectives within the programme and support global opportunities, cross-campus collaboration, or international partnerships. Course Management and Quality Assurance To organise and participate to periodic meetings/activities at school level and Group's level when required; To oganise and record meetings with individual students when necessary, student representatives and the teaching team on a weekly basis; To implement Quality Assurance procedures to monitor and improve the quality of course provision implement and write and review the Continuous Improvement Plan with academic team; To liaise with External Examiners To organise and chair: + Programme Reflective Forum (3 times per academic year); + Programme Committee (min 3 times per academic year); To actively participate in: Unit Boards; School committees and Boards Informal student / staff consultative meetings (min 3 times per academic year); To attend Field Meetings and Education Board meetings; To readily give feedback (written and verbal) on staff, student conduct and academic performance. Student Admissions To present course overview at Open Days or other similar recruitment events when required; To support the admissions office in the selection of students to be admitted to the courses pertaining to subject specialism. Research To develop personal research area of specialism in the fashion subject area and links to pedagogic developments; To maintain Continuing Professional Development and promote this within the teaching team. Strategic & Industry Engagement To proactively engage with industry professionals, alumni, and external stakeholders to ensure the programme remains relevant to global fashion business trends and evolving market demands. To identify opportunities for collaborative projects (industry projects), guest lectures, and real-world business challenges that enrich student learning. Other To support the coordination of events and materials regarding exhibitions, shows, and publications; To attend graduation, main institutional events and relevant exhibitions. Education and Competencies Minimum Master Degree Minimum 7 years of experience in the UK Higher Education sector in academic manangerial role Knowledge of the fashion industry in a range of company context Professional background in Business and Marketing Excellent written and spoken English Leadership, effectiveness and responsiveness approach Programme writing ability, excellent spoken and written communication, public speaking Network in academic environment and ability to create partnerships People management skills and experience: tutors' recruiting, development and engagement Organizational skills, flexibility and ability to manage unforeseen events IT knowledge: Adobe, Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Mac Desirable but not essential: Knowledge and expereince with Digital Learning & Online DeliveryIstituto Marangoni was founded in 1935 in Milano as 'Istituto Artistico dell'Abbigliamento Marangoni' and in 2015 it reaches a special milestone, 80 years of history and success in training the top professionals of Fashion and Design. Istituto Marangoni can praise itself for the education of four generations of students from 5 continents and for having launched over 45,000 professionals in fashion and luxury fields, such as Domenico Dolce, Franco Moschino, Alessandro Sartori, Maurizio Pecoraro, Paula Cademartori, Andrea Pompilio and Lucio Vanotti. It currently educates more than 4,000 students per year from 107 countries at its schools, located in Milano (the School of Fashion and the School of Design), Firenze, Paris, London, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Mumbai and Miami., the international capitals of fashion, design and luxury. For additional information, visit .As members of Istituto Marangoni, participants will have the chance to grow professionally within an international organization. They will be part of a multicultural team who works together to enhance young talents across the world and take high-quality education to the next level. Moreover, they will also join a dynamic and enthusiastic environment where they will be empowered with innovative tools to lead their own work, as a proactive team member. Istituto Marangoni solid foundations lie within a long-standing, strong heritage that make the institute leaders in the private, high-quality education.Istituto Marangoni's academic offer demonstrates the commitment, professionalism and passion for continuous development. When participants join Istituto Marangoni, they will be part of a committed team of industry experts who will support and inspire while turning them into young professionals.
Lecturer in Environmental Monitoring & Detection Technologies Advert Reference Number: 824 Job Location: Milton Keynes, Remote/Hybrid Department: School of Engineering & Innovation Salary: £46,735 to £55,755 Closing Date: 11 January 2026 Weekly Working Hours: 37 Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (End Date: 3 years from start date) Welsh Language: Not Applicable About the Role The School of Engineering & Innovation within the STEM Faculty at The Open University is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Environmental Monitoring & Detection Technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to join a world leader in distance teaching and learning and the largest provider of higher education in the UK. The successful candidate will join an energetic and committed team of academics contributing to the development and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate distance-learning curriculum in renewable energy, environmental management, environmental engineering, the latest technologies for measuring environmental impact, systems monitoring, and related areas. Teaching at The Open University is a team-based collaborative process, which fully supports the training and induction of new staff into the teaching process. The teaching component of the Lecturer role primarily involves maintaining and updating existing curriculum and authoring new curriculum for students studying remotely. While there are some online and face-to-face opportunities for student engagement, direct student tuition is usually provided by our team of Associate Lecturers. The successful candidate will be encouraged to contribute ideas for experiments to use in our OpenEngineering remote-access teaching laboratory, thereby helping with the development of the state of the art facility and maintaining its world leading status. The OpenEngineering Lab is part of our award winning OpenSTEM Labs. Candidates will be research active and have relevant publications in one or more of the following fields: remote sensing of environmental pollution; using technology to track environmental events; using online systems to monitor the environment, which may include the latest in machine learning, to evaluate impact in air, water or on land. If successful, you will be supported to secure external research, enterprise and scholarship funding, and will be expected to undertake research that leads to high ranking peer reviewed journal publications and to contribute to future REF submissions. You will need to be resident in the UK at the time of the appointment and will be based at the Open University campus in Milton Keynes. A hybrid working pattern can be adopted for this role if required. However, as this role is contractually aligned to our Milton Keynes campus, some attendance on campus will be required. We would expect this to be a minimum of 2 days per week and in response to business needs. Key Responsibilities For a full list of all the key responsibilities associated to this Lecturer role, please review the Job Description found HERE. Skills and Experience We are expecting candidates to demonstrate all the essential criteria and some of the desirable criteria. Essential: A PhD in Remote Sensing, Environmental Monitoring using technology, new technological approaches to Tracking Environmental Pollution, Environmental Management, using Machine Learning to Monitor the Environment/or Systems, or a closely related discipline. A Masters degree or a good Honours degree (or equivalent) in same areas as listed for PhD or a closely related area. A strong commitment to excellence in inclusive learning and teaching for a diverse student population. Demonstrable passion for teaching, whether in distance learning or face to face teaching environments. Ability to develop new distance learning material at all levels in the fields of remote sensing, using technological approaches for monitoring the environment, sustainable technologies and related areas. Demonstrable knowledge of developments within the discipline areas relevant to teaching, research, and knowledge exchange activities. Proven ability to carry out research in the field of remote sensing, and the latest technological approaches to monitoring the environment or similar. A strong record of research and/or knowledge exchange that is commensurate to the position. Expertise and knowledge of remote sensing or measuring environmental impacts at distance using technological approaches. Proven ability to work collaboratively with others in an interdisciplinary context for teaching or research, both in person and online. Ability to develop a leadership role in teaching and/or research, commensurate with stage of career. Ability to participate in a research and knowledge exchange programme compatible with the STEM Faculty research strategy and the interests of other research groups in the School and Faculty. Evidence of excellent communication skills, both oral and written in a variety of contexts, including the ability to offer and receive constructive criticism. Evidence of ability to plan and organise work to agreed deadlines. A commitment to the aims, ethos and values of the Open University. Desirable: Experience of teaching, training or supervision in a relevant subject area. Experience of supporting adult learners within online and/or distance learning in asynchronous environments. Experience of producing online and/or distance learning materials. Application of new technologies to support distance teaching and learning. Expertise and knowledge of monitoring environmental impacts remotely. The ability to write on issues outside of immediate area of expertise but in a related topic, in an informed and coherent manner. Evidence of applying for external funding, taking into account stage of career. A strong publication record in mid to top ranking peer reviewed journals, commensurate with stage of career. Experience of supervising research students and managing research budgets, appropriate to career stage. Higher Education Academy professional accreditation or equivalent qualification. Experience of working with and influencing sectors beyond Higher Education. Experience of creating social media communications and engaging external audiences. Essential Requirements How to apply CV Supporting Statement. You should set out in your supporting statement why you're interested in this role and provide examples of where your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria for this role as detailed above and in the Full Job Description. Work location A hybrid working pattern could be adopted for this role if required, where the successful candidate can work from home and the office. However, as this role is contractually aligned to our Milton Keynes campus, some attendance on campus will be required. We would expect this to be a minimum of 2 days per week and in response to business needs. Flexible working We are open to discussions about flexible working. Whether it's a job share, part time, compressed hours or another working arrangement. Please reach out to us to discuss what works best for you and the role. Next step in the Recruitment Process If shortlisted, we anticipate interviews taking place onsite in Milton Keynes on 6th March. Prior to this, you will need to complete and present a presentation to the School and the date for this is TBC. Early closing date notification We may close this job advert earlier than the published closing date where a satisfactory number of applications are received. We would therefore encourage early applications. Contact us If you have any queries or questions about the recruitment process, or regarding your application, please contact: . The Open University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion which is reflected in our mission to be open to people, places, methods and ideas. We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive environment so that all in our OU community can reach their potential. We recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and culture, and that this difference brings great strength. We strive to recruit, retain and develop the careers of a diverse pool of students and staff, and particularly encourage applications from all underrepresented groups. We also aspire to make The Open University a supportive workplace for all through our policies, services and staff networks.
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
Lecturer in Environmental Monitoring & Detection Technologies Advert Reference Number: 824 Job Location: Milton Keynes, Remote/Hybrid Department: School of Engineering & Innovation Salary: £46,735 to £55,755 Closing Date: 11 January 2026 Weekly Working Hours: 37 Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (End Date: 3 years from start date) Welsh Language: Not Applicable About the Role The School of Engineering & Innovation within the STEM Faculty at The Open University is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Environmental Monitoring & Detection Technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to join a world leader in distance teaching and learning and the largest provider of higher education in the UK. The successful candidate will join an energetic and committed team of academics contributing to the development and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate distance-learning curriculum in renewable energy, environmental management, environmental engineering, the latest technologies for measuring environmental impact, systems monitoring, and related areas. Teaching at The Open University is a team-based collaborative process, which fully supports the training and induction of new staff into the teaching process. The teaching component of the Lecturer role primarily involves maintaining and updating existing curriculum and authoring new curriculum for students studying remotely. While there are some online and face-to-face opportunities for student engagement, direct student tuition is usually provided by our team of Associate Lecturers. The successful candidate will be encouraged to contribute ideas for experiments to use in our OpenEngineering remote-access teaching laboratory, thereby helping with the development of the state of the art facility and maintaining its world leading status. The OpenEngineering Lab is part of our award winning OpenSTEM Labs. Candidates will be research active and have relevant publications in one or more of the following fields: remote sensing of environmental pollution; using technology to track environmental events; using online systems to monitor the environment, which may include the latest in machine learning, to evaluate impact in air, water or on land. If successful, you will be supported to secure external research, enterprise and scholarship funding, and will be expected to undertake research that leads to high ranking peer reviewed journal publications and to contribute to future REF submissions. You will need to be resident in the UK at the time of the appointment and will be based at the Open University campus in Milton Keynes. A hybrid working pattern can be adopted for this role if required. However, as this role is contractually aligned to our Milton Keynes campus, some attendance on campus will be required. We would expect this to be a minimum of 2 days per week and in response to business needs. Key Responsibilities For a full list of all the key responsibilities associated to this Lecturer role, please review the Job Description found HERE. Skills and Experience We are expecting candidates to demonstrate all the essential criteria and some of the desirable criteria. Essential: A PhD in Remote Sensing, Environmental Monitoring using technology, new technological approaches to Tracking Environmental Pollution, Environmental Management, using Machine Learning to Monitor the Environment/or Systems, or a closely related discipline. A Masters degree or a good Honours degree (or equivalent) in same areas as listed for PhD or a closely related area. A strong commitment to excellence in inclusive learning and teaching for a diverse student population. Demonstrable passion for teaching, whether in distance learning or face to face teaching environments. Ability to develop new distance learning material at all levels in the fields of remote sensing, using technological approaches for monitoring the environment, sustainable technologies and related areas. Demonstrable knowledge of developments within the discipline areas relevant to teaching, research, and knowledge exchange activities. Proven ability to carry out research in the field of remote sensing, and the latest technological approaches to monitoring the environment or similar. A strong record of research and/or knowledge exchange that is commensurate to the position. Expertise and knowledge of remote sensing or measuring environmental impacts at distance using technological approaches. Proven ability to work collaboratively with others in an interdisciplinary context for teaching or research, both in person and online. Ability to develop a leadership role in teaching and/or research, commensurate with stage of career. Ability to participate in a research and knowledge exchange programme compatible with the STEM Faculty research strategy and the interests of other research groups in the School and Faculty. Evidence of excellent communication skills, both oral and written in a variety of contexts, including the ability to offer and receive constructive criticism. Evidence of ability to plan and organise work to agreed deadlines. A commitment to the aims, ethos and values of the Open University. Desirable: Experience of teaching, training or supervision in a relevant subject area. Experience of supporting adult learners within online and/or distance learning in asynchronous environments. Experience of producing online and/or distance learning materials. Application of new technologies to support distance teaching and learning. Expertise and knowledge of monitoring environmental impacts remotely. The ability to write on issues outside of immediate area of expertise but in a related topic, in an informed and coherent manner. Evidence of applying for external funding, taking into account stage of career. A strong publication record in mid to top ranking peer reviewed journals, commensurate with stage of career. Experience of supervising research students and managing research budgets, appropriate to career stage. Higher Education Academy professional accreditation or equivalent qualification. Experience of working with and influencing sectors beyond Higher Education. Experience of creating social media communications and engaging external audiences. Essential Requirements How to apply CV Supporting Statement. You should set out in your supporting statement why you're interested in this role and provide examples of where your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria for this role as detailed above and in the Full Job Description. Work location A hybrid working pattern could be adopted for this role if required, where the successful candidate can work from home and the office. However, as this role is contractually aligned to our Milton Keynes campus, some attendance on campus will be required. We would expect this to be a minimum of 2 days per week and in response to business needs. Flexible working We are open to discussions about flexible working. Whether it's a job share, part time, compressed hours or another working arrangement. Please reach out to us to discuss what works best for you and the role. Next step in the Recruitment Process If shortlisted, we anticipate interviews taking place onsite in Milton Keynes on 6th March. Prior to this, you will need to complete and present a presentation to the School and the date for this is TBC. Early closing date notification We may close this job advert earlier than the published closing date where a satisfactory number of applications are received. We would therefore encourage early applications. Contact us If you have any queries or questions about the recruitment process, or regarding your application, please contact: . The Open University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion which is reflected in our mission to be open to people, places, methods and ideas. We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive environment so that all in our OU community can reach their potential. We recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and culture, and that this difference brings great strength. We strive to recruit, retain and develop the careers of a diverse pool of students and staff, and particularly encourage applications from all underrepresented groups. We also aspire to make The Open University a supportive workplace for all through our policies, services and staff networks.
Fixed Term Contract: End Date: Not Applicable Welsh Language: Not Applicable Change your career, change lives The Open University is the UK's largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. Find out more about us and our mission by watching this short video (you will be taken to YouTube by clicking this link). About the Role The focus of this role is to support and assist the Senior Finance Business Partner to lead a team of Finance colleagues, in a Finance Business Partnering Hub. The role will require you to successfully build relationships and partnerships with senior management and stakeholders across the University on a cross-section of financial, business, accounting activities and projects; leading the input and contribution into institutional projects and initiatives will be key to our ongoing success. The aim is to drive impact and understanding of financial reporting on business performance and analysis, enabling a link to financial data to inform business strategies, while preparing and supporting business cases and financial analysis as needed. Provide advice, professional opinion and assisting with decision making will help ensure financial sustainability is maintained. Key Responsibilities Preparation, continuous review, agreement and challenge of unit / faculty level budgets and forecasts, considering unit and cross university impact. Challenge and approval of resourcing decisions based on unit / faculty needs. Advice and modelling of complex proposals (e.g. curriculum, strategic business cases / programmes, major external projects etc.) Recommend and review the financial control and reporting frameworks in contracts considering delivery, mitigation, and risk, both financial & non-financial. Lead detailed financial planning / budget setting for business units ensuring any potential differences to the Income and Expenditure Model (IEM) are understood and agreed before publication. Lead zero based budgeting for high volume / complex non-staffing budgets. Establish level of risk and uncertainty in financial forecast and quantify potential financial impact. Establish early significant position changes for budget / forecasts on an ongoing basis in order to flag and influence financial decisions. Authoring (by exception for complex projects), reviewing and approving claims to funder. Involvement and approval of significant / material contracts, bids and tenders. Consider implications of external drivers and challenges and implement change as required. Support corporation tax analysis as required. Line Management and development of a small team of Finance colleagues. About You Fully qualified member of a Finance professional body e.g. ACCA, CIMA with extensive accounting experience. Experience of stakeholder management and the ability to develop strong working relationships with stakeholders. Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting and legislation. Excellent analytical skills along with the ability to create and present detailed reports and deliver PowerPoint presentations. Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management. Adept at financial modelling and forecasting. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially with Excel. Knowledge of the Higher Education sector would be beneficial. Support with your application If you have any questions, or need support or adjustments relating to your application, the recruitment process, or the role, please contact us on or email quoting the advert reference number. What's in it for you? At The Open University, we offer a range of benefits to recognise and reward great work, alongside policies and flexible working that contribute towards a great work life balance. Get all the details of what benefits we offer by visiting our Staff Benefits page (clicking this link will open a new window). We are open to discussions about flexible working. Whether it's a job share, part time, compressed hours or another working arrangement. Please reach out to us to discuss what works best for you. It is anticipated that a hybrid working pattern can be adopted for this role, where you can work from home and the office. However, as this role is contractually aligned to our Milton Keynes office it is expected that some attendance in the office will be required when necessary and in response to business needs. We'd expect this to be 2-3 times per week. Next steps in the Recruitment process Interviews are anticipated to take place January 2026. Early closing date notification We may close this job advert earlier than the published closing date where a satisfactory number of applications are received. We would therefore encourage early applications. How to apply To apply for this role please submit the following as separate documents: CV Supporting statement, up to 1,000 words, you should set out in your statement why you're interested in this role and provide examples of where your skills and experience meet the required competencies for this role as detailed in the job and person specification. You can view your progress and application communications when you are logged into our recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folders if you do not receive associated email updates. Looking for Associate Lecturer (AL) roles? Please use our AL home page to find AL vacancies. The Open University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion which is reflected in our mission to be open to people, places, methods and ideas. We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive environment so that all in our OU community can reach their potential. We recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and culture, and that this difference brings great strength. We strive to recruit, retain and develop the careers of a diverse pool of students and staff, and particularly encourage applications from all underrepresented groups. We also aspire to make The Open University a supportive workplace for all through our policies, services and staff networks.
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
Fixed Term Contract: End Date: Not Applicable Welsh Language: Not Applicable Change your career, change lives The Open University is the UK's largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. Find out more about us and our mission by watching this short video (you will be taken to YouTube by clicking this link). About the Role The focus of this role is to support and assist the Senior Finance Business Partner to lead a team of Finance colleagues, in a Finance Business Partnering Hub. The role will require you to successfully build relationships and partnerships with senior management and stakeholders across the University on a cross-section of financial, business, accounting activities and projects; leading the input and contribution into institutional projects and initiatives will be key to our ongoing success. The aim is to drive impact and understanding of financial reporting on business performance and analysis, enabling a link to financial data to inform business strategies, while preparing and supporting business cases and financial analysis as needed. Provide advice, professional opinion and assisting with decision making will help ensure financial sustainability is maintained. Key Responsibilities Preparation, continuous review, agreement and challenge of unit / faculty level budgets and forecasts, considering unit and cross university impact. Challenge and approval of resourcing decisions based on unit / faculty needs. Advice and modelling of complex proposals (e.g. curriculum, strategic business cases / programmes, major external projects etc.) Recommend and review the financial control and reporting frameworks in contracts considering delivery, mitigation, and risk, both financial & non-financial. Lead detailed financial planning / budget setting for business units ensuring any potential differences to the Income and Expenditure Model (IEM) are understood and agreed before publication. Lead zero based budgeting for high volume / complex non-staffing budgets. Establish level of risk and uncertainty in financial forecast and quantify potential financial impact. Establish early significant position changes for budget / forecasts on an ongoing basis in order to flag and influence financial decisions. Authoring (by exception for complex projects), reviewing and approving claims to funder. Involvement and approval of significant / material contracts, bids and tenders. Consider implications of external drivers and challenges and implement change as required. Support corporation tax analysis as required. Line Management and development of a small team of Finance colleagues. About You Fully qualified member of a Finance professional body e.g. ACCA, CIMA with extensive accounting experience. Experience of stakeholder management and the ability to develop strong working relationships with stakeholders. Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting and legislation. Excellent analytical skills along with the ability to create and present detailed reports and deliver PowerPoint presentations. Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management. Adept at financial modelling and forecasting. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially with Excel. Knowledge of the Higher Education sector would be beneficial. Support with your application If you have any questions, or need support or adjustments relating to your application, the recruitment process, or the role, please contact us on or email quoting the advert reference number. What's in it for you? At The Open University, we offer a range of benefits to recognise and reward great work, alongside policies and flexible working that contribute towards a great work life balance. Get all the details of what benefits we offer by visiting our Staff Benefits page (clicking this link will open a new window). We are open to discussions about flexible working. Whether it's a job share, part time, compressed hours or another working arrangement. Please reach out to us to discuss what works best for you. It is anticipated that a hybrid working pattern can be adopted for this role, where you can work from home and the office. However, as this role is contractually aligned to our Milton Keynes office it is expected that some attendance in the office will be required when necessary and in response to business needs. We'd expect this to be 2-3 times per week. Next steps in the Recruitment process Interviews are anticipated to take place January 2026. Early closing date notification We may close this job advert earlier than the published closing date where a satisfactory number of applications are received. We would therefore encourage early applications. How to apply To apply for this role please submit the following as separate documents: CV Supporting statement, up to 1,000 words, you should set out in your statement why you're interested in this role and provide examples of where your skills and experience meet the required competencies for this role as detailed in the job and person specification. You can view your progress and application communications when you are logged into our recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folders if you do not receive associated email updates. Looking for Associate Lecturer (AL) roles? Please use our AL home page to find AL vacancies. The Open University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion which is reflected in our mission to be open to people, places, methods and ideas. We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive environment so that all in our OU community can reach their potential. We recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and culture, and that this difference brings great strength. We strive to recruit, retain and develop the careers of a diverse pool of students and staff, and particularly encourage applications from all underrepresented groups. We also aspire to make The Open University a supportive workplace for all through our policies, services and staff networks.
Role:Senior Lecturer (Business) Location: London (Location:Southall and Central London Campuses) Full-Time Salary:Up to £50,000 per annum Start Date: April 7th 2026 Regent College Londonis seeking an experienced and passionateSenior Lecturer in Businessto join our growing academic team. If you're dedicated to student success, thrive in a face to face teaching environment, and want to shape the next generation of business leaders, we want to hear from you! About Us Regent College London is a leading independent higher education provider, offering flexible and inclusive learning across multiple London campuses. We are student-focused, digitally forward, and committed to academic excellence - reflected in our high student satisfaction rating (NSS 2025). The Role As a Senior Lecturer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering engaging teaching across a range of business modules. You'll support students both in person and online, contribute to assessment and quality assurance, and be involved in scholarship and continuous curriculum improvement. Key Responsibilities Student Academic Support: Be the primary academic contact for a cohort of students, supporting their learning journey and progression. Address engagement and pastoral needs in collaboration with wider student services. Academic Leadership: Line manage academic colleagues, allocate workloads, and contribute to staff development, recruitment, and induction. Teaching & Curriculum Delivery: Design and deliver high-quality learning and teaching across undergraduate modules. Assessment & Quality: Set, mark, and moderate assessments; contribute to assessment board preparation; review academic integrity cases; and enhance student feedback processes. Programme Enhancement: Monitor module feedback, contribute to annual monitoring reports, and support continuous improvement in student outcomes and satisfaction. Scholarship & Professional Development: Engage in scholarly activity relevant to your subject area and support the College's Research and Scholarship Plan. What We're Looking For: We're looking for a student-focused educator with: Essential: A Master's degree in a relevant subject discipline Experience managing academic programmes and supporting student development Strong knowledge of quality assurance in higher education Fellowship of the HEA or willingness to achieve it within 12 months Excellent teaching, communication, and interpersonal skills Digital fluency, with experience using VLEs such as MS Teams, Moodle, or Blackboard Desirable: PhD (or near completion) or equivalent academic or professional standing Experience in research, enterprise, or academic publication Teaching qualification What We Offer A diverse and inclusive academic environment Hybrid working (face-to-face and online delivery) Opportunities for professional development and progression Involvement in curriculum innovation and scholarship Supportive leadership and collegiate team culture Working Hours & Flexibility 40 hours per week (schedule may include evenings and occasional weekends) Must be flexible to travel between our Southall and Central London campus locations Apply Now! Join us in shaping a future where education is accessible, student-centred, and professionally enriching. Submit your application today to start making a meaningful impact from April 2026 Compliance Statement Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including a criminal records check, two references, ID and Right to Work verification, and education confirmation. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion, selection for employment is based solely on an individual's skills, qualifications, and experience relevant to the role.
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
Role:Senior Lecturer (Business) Location: London (Location:Southall and Central London Campuses) Full-Time Salary:Up to £50,000 per annum Start Date: April 7th 2026 Regent College Londonis seeking an experienced and passionateSenior Lecturer in Businessto join our growing academic team. If you're dedicated to student success, thrive in a face to face teaching environment, and want to shape the next generation of business leaders, we want to hear from you! About Us Regent College London is a leading independent higher education provider, offering flexible and inclusive learning across multiple London campuses. We are student-focused, digitally forward, and committed to academic excellence - reflected in our high student satisfaction rating (NSS 2025). The Role As a Senior Lecturer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering engaging teaching across a range of business modules. You'll support students both in person and online, contribute to assessment and quality assurance, and be involved in scholarship and continuous curriculum improvement. Key Responsibilities Student Academic Support: Be the primary academic contact for a cohort of students, supporting their learning journey and progression. Address engagement and pastoral needs in collaboration with wider student services. Academic Leadership: Line manage academic colleagues, allocate workloads, and contribute to staff development, recruitment, and induction. Teaching & Curriculum Delivery: Design and deliver high-quality learning and teaching across undergraduate modules. Assessment & Quality: Set, mark, and moderate assessments; contribute to assessment board preparation; review academic integrity cases; and enhance student feedback processes. Programme Enhancement: Monitor module feedback, contribute to annual monitoring reports, and support continuous improvement in student outcomes and satisfaction. Scholarship & Professional Development: Engage in scholarly activity relevant to your subject area and support the College's Research and Scholarship Plan. What We're Looking For: We're looking for a student-focused educator with: Essential: A Master's degree in a relevant subject discipline Experience managing academic programmes and supporting student development Strong knowledge of quality assurance in higher education Fellowship of the HEA or willingness to achieve it within 12 months Excellent teaching, communication, and interpersonal skills Digital fluency, with experience using VLEs such as MS Teams, Moodle, or Blackboard Desirable: PhD (or near completion) or equivalent academic or professional standing Experience in research, enterprise, or academic publication Teaching qualification What We Offer A diverse and inclusive academic environment Hybrid working (face-to-face and online delivery) Opportunities for professional development and progression Involvement in curriculum innovation and scholarship Supportive leadership and collegiate team culture Working Hours & Flexibility 40 hours per week (schedule may include evenings and occasional weekends) Must be flexible to travel between our Southall and Central London campus locations Apply Now! Join us in shaping a future where education is accessible, student-centred, and professionally enriching. Submit your application today to start making a meaningful impact from April 2026 Compliance Statement Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including a criminal records check, two references, ID and Right to Work verification, and education confirmation. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion, selection for employment is based solely on an individual's skills, qualifications, and experience relevant to the role.