Associate Lecturer in Marketing & Communications

Closing date: 8am on Tuesday, 6 October.

Fashion Retail Academy (part of the Education for Industry Group)   

Fixed-Term, Flexible Hours Contract: Includes teaching, preparation and associated academic duties   
Higher Education: Levels 4 – 6  
Subject Specialism: Marketing & Communication for Fashion 
FRA Academy: 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. Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion, employability, and excellence. 

About the role 

We are seeking Associate Lecturers to join our Higher Education team at the Fashion Retail Academy. Successful candidates will be instrumental in shaping the educational journey of our students across Levels 4, 5, and 6, fostering industry-relevant skills and creative excellence. We are seeking Associate Lecturers with expertise in Fashion Marketing and Communications. 
 
Working as part of a collaborative programme team, you will contribute your subject expertise to support the delivery of an innovative and industry-informed curriculum.  
 
The role involves teaching, preparation and associated academic duties across Levels 4, 5 and 6, supporting students in developing the creative, analytical and critical thinking skills required for careers in fashion marketing and communications. 
 
As a subject specialist you will contribute to module delivery and assessment, support student engagement and progression, and uphold academic standards in line with institutional regulations and awarding body requirements. Working closely with the Programme Manager and wider academic team, you will contribute to a collaborative academic culture focused on continuous improvement and student success.

About you 

Qualifications: Relevant degree and professional experience in subject specialism.  
Experience: Industry experience in subject specialist area and/or experience in teaching  within Higher Education.  
Expertise: A strong understanding of contemporary fashion marketing and communications, including brand storytelling, consumer insight and the role of digital media within the fashion industry. 
Skills: You will be a confident and engaging communicator with excellent presentation skills and a genuine enthusiasm for teaching, mentoring, and inspiring others. 
Values: A strong commitment to supporting all learners to achieve their full potential and to contributing positively to an inclusive, student-centred learning community.

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. 

To explore the full range of our benefits, please click here. 

Salary:  

Hourly rate: £42.49 per teaching hour, inclusive of preparation and associated pedagogic work. Non-teaching duties across provisions, including course development work, are paid at £24.13 per hour inclusive.

How to apply/Next Steps:

Please apply via the ‘Apply’ button above.

Closing Date:  

8am on Tuesday, 6 October 2026.

Interviews/Recruitment Day:  

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis in-person at FRA Academy: Electra House, Moorgate, EC2M 6SE

More Information/Contact us: 

Click here to download a full job description

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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