Higher Education
Fashion Retail Academy
Permanent
Full-Time (Monday – Friday)
On-Site at FRA Electra House – London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE
About EFI Group
EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry-led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships at The Fashion Retail Academy (FRA) and The London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT). Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion and employability.
About the role
We are looking for a Programme Manager to provide academic leadership for our Masters Programmes at the Fashion Retail Academy. The Programme Manager will ensure high-quality design, effective delivery, and continuous enhancement of the programme, while maintaining excellent academic standards and strong student outcomes.
Working collaboratively with academic and professional services colleagues, you will champion teaching excellence, enhance the student experience, and support learner progression and success.
This is a teaching-focused leadership role with up to 450 hours of teaching per year across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will play an active role in delivering inspiring, high-quality teaching, including specialist delivery, timetabled sessions, and collaborative team teaching, helping to shape an excellent student experience.
About you
Qualifications: Relevant degree or above or equivalent professional qualification, alongside a teaching qualification such as PGCE/PGCertHE.
Experience: Operational managerial experience within an educational setting alongside experience of teaching within HE with a proven track record in curriculum leadership, improving student outcomes, and working within quality assurance frameworks.
Expertise: Strong expertise in curriculum design and development, with a sound understanding of quality frameworks and education regulatory requirements, and experience of digital learning platforms (desirable).
Skills: Excellent teaching, communication, organisation and planning skills, with the ability to lead and motivate teams effectively.
Values: A strong commitment to high-quality teaching and student success, with a collaborative, inclusive approach and a drive for continuous improvement and innovation.
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: Support for personal and professional development, including a personal growth allowance of £400 annually, paid for professional qualifications, LinkedIn Learning access and annual CPD.
Generous and Flexible Leave Options: A range of enhanced leave options, including birthday and celebration leave.
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 of £50, and funded counselling/CBT through Education Support Employee Assistant Programme.
Pension: We offer a 5% employer pension contribution, supporting you in planning for your future.
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Salary:
From £47,700 to £53,000 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience
How to apply/Next Steps:
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Closing Date:
8am on Tuesday, 30 June 2026.
Interviews/Recruitment Day:
Interviews will take place week commencing 6th July in-person at FRA Academy: Electra House, Moorgate, EC2M 6SE.
More Information/Contact us:
For more information about the EFI Group, visit our , 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.