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Closing Date: 17/06/2025

Lecturer in Fashion Business
Fashion Retail Academy (part of Education for Industry Group)
Higher Education: Levels 4 - 6
Permanent
Part-Time – Up to 0.7 FTE. We are open to considering a range of part-time working patterns, up to a maximum of 0.7 FTE.
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 a Lecturer in Fashion Business 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 also welcome applications from candidates interested in joining us as an Associate Lecturer. If this aligns with your experience or preference, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

About You

• Qualifications: BA/BSc (Hons) in Fashion Business, or related field.
• Experience: Industry experience in fashion business, 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 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 EFI, we prioritise your growth and wellbeing with a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• Funded professional qualifications including teacher training, personal growth allowance and annual CPD.
• Generous and flexible leave options, including an around-the-world trip after five years of service
• Market-leading family-friendly pay, including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Monthly wellbeing allowance and financial loan options to support your financial health

Salary:

From £27,090 to £28,700 per annum (pro rata £38,700 to £41,000 FTE 1), subject to qualifications and experience

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.