Lecturer in Hospitality and Tourism Management

Arden University Ltd; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A university in the UK is seeking a Lecturer in Hospitality and Tourism to design courses and deliver impactful lectures. This role requires an MSc or equivalent qualification and experience in higher education teaching. You will oversee module development and ensure alignment with industry standards. The position offers a hybrid work model and is integral to preparing students for dynamic careers in hospitality. The university also promotes a culture of equity and inclusion with various employee benefits.

Benefits

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Aviva pension plan

Private Medical Insurance

Access to Perkbox benefits

Study free Arden courses

Qualifications

• Experience in Higher Education teaching and assessment.
• Ability to bring knowledge to enhance programs and outcomes.
• Evidence of project leadership in teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lectures for blended and distance learning students.
• Oversee module leadership and quality development of learning materials.
• Support creation and refreshing of programs based on industry trends.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Curriculum development

Industry knowledge

Leadership

Education

MSc or equivalent in Hospitality and Tourism or Business Management

Job description

Overview

Salary: £41,220 - £47,728 per annum

London weighting: £4,000 per annum

Employment type: Permanent x 2 roles, Hybrid, Blended Learning

Hours per week: 37 (some evenings required)

Reporting into: Senior Lecturer in Hospitality and Tourism Management

Department: School of Leadership & Service Industry

This role operates on a hybrid working arrangement. You will be on campus a minimum of 3 days a week to meet the student timetable, including evenings and daytime hours, with travel into our Stratford campus. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit, and an Arden work location is added to employment contracts.

Travel will be required to:

• Stratford, London campus
• Occasional travel to other London based campuses

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 to Stratford Campus 3-4 days a week to suit the student timetable. There could also be occasional travel to other London based campuses.

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.
• You will be experienced in current and effective teaching, learning and assessment practices in Higher Education, and be able to bring your knowledge and understanding to Arden to grow our programmes and provide excellent student outcomes.
• You will be able to evidence your successful experience of working in programme teams and of being a creative and inspiring lecturer and colleagues.
• 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 initial concept through to final implementation.
• Prepare and curate materials for teaching resources to ensure they meet academic expectations and student needs.
• Launch and deliver new academic programmes and modules in content delivery, ensuring a high-quality student experience.

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, and we reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and a Christmas closure
• A 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 all family and friends
• Plus, other excellent benefits
• Our Golden Ticket allows you to gift someone 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: Sunday 22nd February 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. 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. If you have a disability, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. You may indicate this via the application form below. By doing so, you are 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 and recruitment processes that do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

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.