Salary: £41,220 - £47,728 per annum
Employment type: Permanent
Hours per week: 37
Reporting into: Head of Department for Supply Chain and Project Management
Department: Supply Chain and Project Management
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This role operates primarily an onsite working arrangement at our London Stratford campus (4 days per week during the teaching block).
Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.
About Arden University:
We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.
There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.
About our Department:
The successful candidate will join our dynamic and growing academic team in the Department of Supply Chain and Project Management, supporting the delivery and development of our undergraduate, postgraduate, and degree apprenticeship programmes. We deliver a broad range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and degree apprenticeship programmes designed to prepare students for the demands of today’s global supply chains and project-based environments. Our teaching combines academic rigour with real-world relevance, covering key areas such as logistics, procurement, sustainability, digital innovation, and project leadership. By working closely with employers and industry partners, we ensure our students gain the knowledge, confidence, and practical experience they need to succeed in their chosen careers.
About the Opportunity:
This Lecturer in Project Management and Supply Chain will report to our Head of Department for Project Management and Supply Chain. You will:
Deliver engaging and dynamic lectures onsite and occasionally online.
Take on module leadership, ensuring consistent quality and development of learning materials and schemes of work.
Oversee assessment marking, create authentic assessments, and provide high-quality feedback.
Lead or support the creation of new programmes and refresh existing ones to align with industry trends and employer requirements.
Collaborate with colleagues to provide academic advice and support to students.
Drive innovation in teaching methods, student support, and assessment techniques.
About You:
We are particularly looking for someone who is able to bring to life the latest industry practice for our students. You will have a sharp focus on all aspects of excellent teaching, learning and student experience and will contribute to the Department's partnership and knowledge exchange activities. You will also provide support to our collaborative partners internationally.
You will need to be able to demonstrate you can teach at least one of the following:
Project Management
Supply Chain Management.
Desirable:
Applications from candidates with PhD (or close to completing their PhD) or equivalent degree are particularly welcome.
Candidates holding professional body membership or qualifications, such as from CMI, CIPD, APM, CIPS, CILT, CIM, are particularly welcome to apply.
Why Arden:
At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:
30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!
A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
SimplyHealth plan option
Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
Access to Perkbox benefits
Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
Plus, other excellent benefits
Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
Our Values:
Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.
There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations.
Closing Date: Sunday 21st June 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for Student Experience roles due to a conflict of interest related to system access.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:
Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer to the guidance here.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.
Sponsorship statement:
Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.
