Higher Education
Fashion Retail Academy
Permanent
Full-Time (Monday – Friday)
Start Date: March 2027
On-Site at FRA 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 looking for a Programme Manager in BA Fashion Marketing & Communications to provide academic leadership for our BA Programme at the Fashion Retail Academy.

The Programme Manager is responsible for the effective day-to-day leadership and delivery of one or more curriculum programmes within their department. They will ensure outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment, strong student outcomes, and compliance with internal and external quality assurance standards. The postholder will work collaboratively with teaching staff, support services, and industry partners to deliver high-quality and industry relevant education that supports learners' progress, achievement, and destinations.

This role focuses on operational excellence, curriculum management, learner experience, and supporting the delivery of key departmental performance indicators.

The Programme Manager will also carry a teaching load appropriate to their area, determined by the size of cohorts and departmental needs. This may include timetabled teaching, cover teaching,



and the delivery of specialist or industry-relevant sessions to support programme delivery and continuity.

About you

- Qualifications: Relevant degree or above or equivalent professional qualification, alongside a teaching qualification such as PGCE/PGCertHE.
- Experience: Operational managerial experience within an educational setting alongside experience of teaching within HE with a proven track record in curriculum leadership, improving student outcomes, and working within quality assurance frameworks.
- Expertise: Strong expertise in curriculum design and development, with a sound understanding of quality frameworks and education regulatory requirements, and experience of digital learning platforms (desirable).
- Skills: Excellent teaching, communication, organisation and planning skills, with the ability to lead and motivate teams effectively.
- Values: A solid commitment to high-quality teaching and student success, with a collaborative, inclusive approach and a drive for continuous improvement and innovation.

Why The EFI?

We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise eachother, 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.

Salary

From £47,700 to £53,000per annum, subject to qualifications and experience

Closing Date

8am on Tuesday, 1 December 2026.

Interviews/Recruitment Day

Interviews held on week commencing Monday 7 December 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 [email protected] 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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