Lecturer in Hospitality and Events; HE

Job Title:

Lecturer in Hospitality and Events (HE)

Location:

Birmingham

Salary: £38,784 - £43,482 per annum - AC2

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. It is TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

University College Birmingham is entering one of the most ambitious and dynamic phases of our growth, making this an exciting time to join the UCB Business School. We are looking for a talented, industry‑experienced Lecturer in Hospitality and Events who is passionate about teaching and student success.

As a teaching‑focused institution, we take great pride in preparing students to excel and make a significant impact in their careers. We want an individual with enthusiasm for classroom engagement, dedication to student support, and a commitment to positively impacting student lives. There is a rapidly growing student community and expanding curriculum in the UK and Malaysia.

• Deliver engaging hospitality and events content across Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes.
• Utilise hands‑on experience in digital tools and AI application areas in the curriculum.
• Support students in research and project supervision.
• Contribute to programmes validated in May
  2025 and support the new validated programme starting in Malaysia September
  2026.

Not specified in mandatory terms, but an experienced lecturer with knowledge in hospitality and events and understanding of mandatory safeguarding principles.

All applicants must demonstrate understanding of Safeguarding principles and the PREVENT agenda in higher education.

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government/Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme - 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva, including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme: counselling, financial wellbeing and bereavement support.
• Annual health MOTs with a Registered Nurse.
• Excellent staff development opportunities and professional qualification sponsorship.
• Salary sacrifice schemes: technology and cycle.
• Heavily subsidised on‑site car parking.
• Hybrid working opportunities.
• Free on‑site gym membership.