Head of Department: Higher Education (Creative Practice)

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. Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion, employability, and excellence. 

About the role 

The Head of Department: Higher Education (Creative Practice) is responsible for leading the academic and operational success of our Creative Practice curriculum area within Higher Education (HE). Reporting to the Director of Higher Education, the postholder will provide inspirational leadership to ensure outstnading quality, student experience, and learner outcomes. 

The Head of Department: Higher Education (Creative Practice) will be accountable for curriculum intent, implementation, and impact across their area, driving innovation, inclusivity, and responsiveness to industry needs. The postholder will lead a team of Programme Managers and may have additional line management responsiblities depending on the department structure. 

This exciting role offers the opportunity to thrive in a supportive, collaborative, and innovation-driven culture where your contributions will make a real impact. 

About you 

Qualifications: Teaching qualification alongside educational management experience and relevant degree and postgraduate qualification. 
Experience: Extensive senior management experience within education - ideally in HE with a proven track record of improving curriculum quality and learner outcomes, and leading or contributing to quality processes and validations at Higher education level. 
Expertise: Strong understanding of pedagogy, curriculum design, and quality frameworks. 
Skills: Excellent team leadership and people management skills, with confident use of data to inform strategic decisions and drive effective actions. 
Passion: Driven by a passion for inclusive, industry-aligned education and committed to raising aspirations for all learners, with a proven ability to motivate and inspire outstanding teaching teams. 

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 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.

How to apply/Next Steps:

Click the 'Apply' button to submit your application.

Closing Date:  

8am on Tuesday 31st March 2026.

Interviews/Recruitment Day:  

Week commencing 6th April, in-person at FRA Academy: Electra House, Moorgate

More Information/Contact us: 

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For more information about the EFI Group, visit our EFI, FRA 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.

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