The vacancy
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed HE Programme Lead – Food Science to join University Campus North Lincolnshire (UCNL). This is a key academic leadership role with responsibility for the management, delivery and ongoing development of our FdSc/BSc Food Science provision.
You will combine programme leadership with teaching, curriculum development and high-quality academic support, ensuring an excellent student experience and strong outcomes. Working closely with college and university partners, you will play an important role in maintaining academic standards, driving continuous improvement and shaping the future direction of food science provision at UCNL.
Actual Salary: £24.745.41 - £31,321.58 per annum
Working Pattern: 26 hours per week / 3.5 days in a week (Days to be confirmed with the successful candidate)
Key responsibilities
1. Lead the operational delivery and quality management of the FdSc/BSc Food Science programmes
2. Teach across the Food Science curriculum and provide personal academic tutoring to HE students
3. Manage and coordinate the HE programme team, supporting effective teaching, learning and assessment
4. Ensure compliance with HE quality assurance, regulatory and examination requirements
5. Monitor and improve student performance, retention, achievement and progression
6. Lead on programme documentation, annual monitoring and quality cycle processes
7. Work collaboratively with colleagues across the College Group and university partners
8. Support student engagement, recruitment activity and the overall HE student experience
Essential criteria
9. Degree in Food Science or a closely related discipline
10. Experience of teaching or supporting undergraduate students
11. Sound subject knowledge across relevant areas of food science
12. Strong organisational, communication and analytical skills
13. Commitment to quality assurance and continuous improvement in HE
Why Join Us?
14. Competitive salary
15. Enrolment onto the Teachers Pension Scheme – 28.68% Employers contribution
16. 35 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
17. Professional development opportunities.
18. Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
19. On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
20. Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.
Additional Information
21. Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
22. Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Closing date: 19th April
Interview date: 29th April
Interested?