Lecturer in Business Management

Holland & Barrett; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking an individual to join their Business & Management Department, focusing on enhancing the student experience and teaching excellence. The successful candidate will support the Business Management degree and contribute to postgraduate programs. We require a relevant postgraduate qualification and a higher education teaching qualification. Enjoy benefits such as hybrid working arrangements, generous leave entitlement, and professional development support.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

35 days annual leave entitlement

Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts Scheme

Onsite fitness facilities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Support for continuous professional development

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant postgraduate qualification with applied business management experience.
• Higher education teaching qualification or commitment to obtain within one year.
• Record of active scholarship and knowledge exchange.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous improvement of the student experience.
• Provide academic support on the BSc (Hons) Business Management degree.
• Develop and contribute to teaching across various business and management modules.

Job description

Specific Hours

A minimum of 37.5 hours a week

We are looking for an individual to join our Business & Management Department at Hartpury University.

• You will aspire to ensure the continuous improvement of the student experience, teaching and learning excellence, and have clear appreciation of industry application and impact in the curriculum.
• The successful candidate will provide academic support on our BSc (Hons) Business Management degree and contribute to our MSc Business, Management and Enterprise postgraduate offer.
• The candidate will support wider business curriculum across our sport and equine business portfolio.

Hartpury University values student experience and outcomes, as such the successful applicant should be able to positively evidence this within their application.

About You

• You will have a relevant postgraduate qualification and bring with you experience of the applied business management industry. We are interested in those with experience in marketing, economics and enterprise.
• You will have a higher education teaching qualification or professional recognition (e.g. FHEA/SFHEA or equivalent) or a commitment to complete one within one year.
• As a business academic, your experience of working in applied contexts will enable you to develop and contribute to teaching and learning activities across a range of general business and management modules.
• You will be committed to creating a high-quality student experience, evidenced through a focus on excellence within teaching and learning. A record of active scholarship and knowledge exchange is essential.
• You will also have a clear appreciation of the connectivity between theory and practice and the ability to foster industry partnerships to develop placement links for our students.
• You will be able to contribute across the wider department and demonstrate a flexible skill set.

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working.
• 35 days annual leave entitlement.
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Discounts Scheme.
• Onsite fitness facilities.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Support for continuous professional development.
• Flexible working opportunities available.
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme, launching in 2026.

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side‑by‑side on a beautiful 360‑hectare campus. We provide world‑class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college‑level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A‑levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi‑faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Click the button below to apply online or telephone [phone] to request documents by post.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 1 st March 2026.

Interviews will be held on Thursday, 12 th March 2026.

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.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.