Lecturer in Hospitality and Tourism Management -Manchester School of Leadership & Service Indus ...

Salary: £41,220 - £47,728 per annum

Employment type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: Senior Lecturer in Hospitality and Tourism

Department: Department of Hospitality and Tourism - Manchester campus

Read the full job description and view our excellent benefits here.

This role operates on a hybrid working arrangement that will require travel into our Manchester campus. This may fluctuate in line with business requirements. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.

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 School of Hospitality and Tourism provides a dynamic, student-focused education that emphasizes experiential learning, designed to equip students for a successful career. Our BSc (Hons) programmes, developed in collaboration with global partners such as accreditation bodies, industry professionals, and alumni, deliver essential digital, sustainability, and social skills. With a commitment to accreditation from organisations like the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the Institute of Hospitality (IoH), we ensure our programmes align with professional standards. Focused on technology, sustainability, and immersive learning, our expert team nurtures the leadership qualities essential for roles in hospitality and tourism, opening pathways to management positions, career transitions, and entrepreneurial opportunities.

We are committed to providing students with the skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience necessary to thrive in the fast-paced and ever-evolving hospitality and tourism sectors. By combining an industry-focused curriculum with practical learning, we prepare students for a variety of careers, including hotel management, travel consultancy, and event planning. Our programmes emphasise innovation, sustainability, and a global outlook, ensuring graduates are well-equipped to meet the challenges of a constantly changing industry.

About the Opportunity

As a Lecturer, you will play a key role in designing the module and taking on the following responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and dynamic lectures both face-to-face and online for blended and distance learning students.
• Take on module leadership, ensuring consistent quality and development of learning materials and schemes of work.
• Oversee assessment marking, create authentic assessments, and provide high-quality feedback.
• Support the creation of new programmes and refresh existing ones to align with industry trends and employer requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide academic advice and support to students.
• Drive innovation in teaching methods, student support, and assessment.

You will be expected to travel into Manchester Campus 3-4 days a week to suit the student timetable.

About You

To be successful as a Lecturer in Hospitality and Tourism you must have:

Essential requirements:

• MSc or equivalent qualification in Hospitality and Tourism or Business Management related field and/or substantial industry experience.
• AdvanceHE Recognition - FHEA or willing to achieve within 12-18 months.
• Experience in current and effective teaching, learning and assessment practices in Higher Education, with ability to contribute to Arden's programmes and student outcomes.
• Evidence of working in programme teams and being a creative and inspiring lecturer and colleague.
• Experience of leading a project, intervention or module in teaching and learning.

Desirable requirements:

• Planning, leadership and delivery of modules within Hospitality and Tourism management.
• Ensure all modules align with academic standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support the development of new modules from concept to implementation.
• Prepare and curate teaching materials to meet academic expectations and student needs.
• Launch and deliver new academic programmes and modules with a high-quality student experience.

Benefits

Why Arden:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and a Christmas closure.
• Generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%.
• SimplyHealth plan option.
• Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles).
• Access to Perkbox benefits.
• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for family and friends.
• Plus other excellent benefits.
• Golden Ticket allowing you to gift Arden education to someone in your life.

Closing Date

Closing Date: Sunday 5th October 2025

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. Please apply early to avoid missing opportunities.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria. You can indicate this via the application form. 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 a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our recruitment processes never discriminate based on age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and we welcome applications from all groups.