Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader in Fashion Marketing

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities is a unique environment where Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences, the Manchester School of Art and the Manchester Fashion Institute, creating a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment supported by state of the art digital and technical facilities.

About the team:

Manchester Fashion Institute (MFI) is one the UK's largest specialist fashion providers, recognised globally for its excellence in higher education and research. Our work spans multiple disciplines such as science, the arts, business, health, sociology, sport and digital. We continue to build an environment where diversity and equality flourish and innovation is powered by a multitude of perspectives and cultures.

We are seeking a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader in Fashion Marketing to join our dynamic team who will contribute to the students' educational journey, bringing their experience to inspire the next generation of fashion talent. It is expected that the successful candidate will take on rotational (3-4 years) Programme Leader responsibility bringing experience, skills and knowledge to the strategic leadership and continued development of the programme.

About the team:

As a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader in Fashion Marketing, you will lead curriculum development, quality assurance, teaching and student experience. You will have interests and expertise including but not limited to: Consumer Behaviour; B2C and B2B Marketing; Retail Marketing; Marketing Strategy; Marketing Communications; Digital Marketing; Advertising and Branding; Brand Management; International Marketing, Marketing Analytics and AI marketing. It should be noted that experience does not have to specifically be from fashion background, although we would seek assurance through the application process that you could apply your broader marketing expertise in a fashion context.

The post holder will also be expected to contribute to their education practice through teaching and learning innovation and scholarship that aligns with the university's education strategy.

For informal enquiries, please contact Laura Costin, L.Costin@mmu.ac.uk.

To apply please submit a CV and cover letter via our application portal (available our website, accessed by the 'Apply' button).

About the candidate:

The successful applicant will have:

Essential Skills:

• A good first degree in a relevant discipline, together with either postgraduate qualification(s), equivalent professional experience, or evidence of professional practice and/or scholarly contribution relevant to the role.
• A PGCE, Certificate of Education, PGCLTHE or Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy or an agreed professional equivalent, or commitment FHEA to obtain within three years of appointment.
• Interests and expertise within Fashion Marketing including but not limited to: Consumer Behaviour; B2B Marketing; Retail Marketing; Marketing Strategy; Marketing Communications; Digital Marketing; Advertising and Branding; Brand Management; International Marketing, Marketing Analytics and AI marketing.
• Commitment to the University's strategic objectives, with a focus on supporting Education, Practice and Citizenship.
• Experience of academic leadership in education.
• Commitment to the University's policies and procedures including promoting equality in own area of responsibility and in general conduct.

Desirable:

• Membership of relevant Professional bodies, demonstrating professional standing.
• Leadership of project staff to a successful outcome.

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the Job Description for that vacancy.

Interviews will take place on 23rd July 2026.