Senior Lecturer in Project Management

Overview

Reporting into: Head of Department
Department: Supply Chain and Project Management
Salary: £48,813 - £59,660 per annum
London weighting: £4,000 per annum
Employment type: Permanent
Hours per week: 37

This role operates on a hybrid working arrangement that will require 3 days travel into one of our campuses. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts. This role will be based full time from one of the Arden campuses. Travel will be required to the following locations:
Stratford campus, Holborn campus, Manchester campus, Birmingham campus.

• Responsibility for a programme or suite of associated named awards/programmes
• Module leadership of several large, core modules
• Management of School Departmental projects

The ideal candidate has a track record to lead, deliver, develop and monitor postgraduate and undergraduate programmes, ensuring high levels of student outcomes. This includes operational administration, curriculum development and quality management and enhancement (including accreditation by relevant professional institutions where appropriate).

Essential requirements:

• A postgraduate qualification in Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management or a closely related discipline.
• A PhD in a relevant subject area, or equivalent professional standing and significant industry experience.
• Experience of teaching in higher education and delivering high-quality student-centred learning.
• Expertise in project management and/or supply chain management with evidence of current professional or academic engagement.
• Experience of curriculum design, module leadership and assessment development.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to utilise digital technologies and innovative teaching methods to enhance learning.
• Evidence of research, scholarship, consultancy or knowledge exchange activity.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Ability to build effective relationships with students, colleagues and external partners.

Desirable requirements:

• Fellowship of Advance HE or equivalent professional recognition.
• Experience of programme or course leadership.
• Professional accreditation or membership with relevant professional bodies (e.g. APM, PMI, CIPS, CILT).
• Experience of supervising postgraduate research students.
• Track record of securing research, consultancy or knowledge exchange funding.
• Established links with industry and professional networks.
• Experience of transnational education or working with international student cohorts.
• Postdoctoral research experience.

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure
• A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 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” which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. You may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity.

Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa, or fulfil the criteria we have for providing sponsorship. 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.

Closing date:
Sunday 28th June 2026. We reserve the right to close early if we receive sufficient applications or for business needs.