Lecturer Fashion Business & Buying and Merchandising

Higher

Education:

Levels 4 - 6

Fashion Retail Academy (part of Education for Industry Group)

Permanent Contract

Part-Time 0.8

FTE - 4 days per week

Teaching Pattern: Days TBC, to be discussed at interview

Electra House – London, EC2M 6SE

EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry-led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships. Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion, employability, and excellence.

We are seeking a Lecturer in Fashion Business & Buying & Merchandising to join our Higher Education team. This role focuses on the delivery of high‑quality learning, teaching assessment and feedback, ensuring students are academically challenged, industry‑ready, and supported to succeed.

As a subject specialist you will contribute to module delivery and assessment, support student engagement and progression, and uphold academic standards in line with institutional regulations and awarding body requirements. Working closely with the Programme Manager and Senior Lecturers, you will role‑model excellent teaching practice and contribute to a collaborative, reflective academic culture committed to continuous improvement.

• Qualifications: PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification, alongside a relevant degree or professional experience in Fashion Business, Buying, Merchandising, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Outstanding teaching practice, with the ability to design and deliver engaging, industry‑relevant learning activities and assessments. You take a reflective, solution‑focused approach to teaching and are committed to developing your practice.
• Expertise: Sound subject knowledge and an understanding of Higher Education learning and teaching as well as policy, alongside awareness of the fashion landscape. You will also demonstrate sensitivity to student wellbeing, safeguarding, and inclusive practice.
• Skills: Excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced academic environment.
• Values: A commitment to supporting all learners to achieve their potential and to contributing positively to an inclusive, student‑centred learning community.

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.

• Funded Professional
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Support for personal and professional development, including a 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: Including a customisable monthly wellbeing allowance, and funded counselling/CBT through Education Support Employee Assistant Programme.

From £30,960 to £32,800 per annum (pro rata £38,700 to £41,000 per annum 1 FTE), subject to qualifications and experience.

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8am on 20 February.

Wednesday 4 March in‑person at FRA Academy:
Electra House, Moorgate, EC2M 6SE
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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.