Associate Lecturer - Higher Education

Associate Lecturer in Fashion Business and Sustainability

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Closing Date: 17/06/2025

Associate Lecturer in Fashion Business and Sustainability
Fashion Retail Academy (part of Education for Industry Group)
Higher Education: Levels 4 - 6
Flexible Contract
Electra House - London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE

About the Role

Shape the Future of Fashion Education at the FRA! FRA offers unique, accelerated 2-year degree programs that combine intensive fashion business education with hands-on industry placements and mentoring. As we expand, we're looking for an Associate Lecturer in Fashion Business and Sustainability to inspire and guide our students.

In this role, you'll deliver engaging, high-quality teaching that prepares students for thriving careers in the industry.

Please note that we are always on the lookout for talented Lecturers to join the FRA and are continuing to grow as an organisation so this opportunity could lead to a permanent post. 

About You

  • Qualifications: BA/BSc (Hons) in Fashion Business, Sustainability, or related field.
  • Experience: Industry experience in fashion business, sustainability, and experience in teaching or training, preferably in higher education.
  • 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 in-depth knowledge of fashion business, sustainability, and the Fashion Retail landscape.
  • Passion: You will be industry-driven, student-focused, and ready to bring your energy and innovation to our curriculum!

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 the FRA, our students are at the centre of what we do, and as a result, we offer hugely rewarding careers – whatever your role at the FRA, you have the opportunity to change a student’s life! If you are looking for a fast-paced and autonomous role where you can really demonstrate your impact, then look no further.

Salary:

Hourly rate: £42.00 per teaching hour, inclusive of preparation and associated pedagogic work. Non-teaching duties across provisions, including course development work, are paid at £23.85 per hour inclusive.

How to apply/Next Steps:

Create an account via our website, click 'Start Application' and submit your completed application form. Please note as we are an education provider, CVs are not accepted. You can find our EFI Application Form here.

Closing Date:

8am on Tuesday 17 June 2025.

Interviews/Recruitment Day:  

24 - 25 June - Interviews to be held in-person at Electra House, Moorgate, EC2M 6SE

More Information/Contact us:

For more information about the EFI Group, visit our EFI and FRA websites and refer to the job description.    

Please contact recruitment@efigroup.ac.uk for further information. 

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.

Diversity Statement

The EFI is proud to have a student body as diverse as its central London location!  With students from 17 ethnicities, traveling from all over the United Kingdom, with a variety of learning needs and a wide range of experiences and interests, we are looking to recruit a workforce that is as diverse as our amazing students and will support them to achieve their potential. If you would like to request any accommodations from application through to interview, please email us at recruitment@fra.ac.uk. Any equality and diversity information you choose to give helps to provide the HR team at the EFI with a deeper understanding of our people, and their experiences. It assists us in identifying any existing biases or gaps that the EFI can work on addressing and improving. All ED&I information you provide is strictly confidential to the HR Department and will not be seen by the shortlisting or selection panel.