Course Leader, MA International Luxury Business in London

Contract: Full-time, permanent. Hybrid working, with 3 days required on campus during teaching periods.

Location: Vogue College of Fashion - London (30 Bedford Square, WC1B 3EE)

Reports to: Director of Postgraduate Programmes

Salary banding:£55,000 - £63,000 per annum

About Us

With campuses in key fashion capitals and online programmes, Vogue College of Fashion blends academic rigour with real-world industry experience. Partnering with top universities, we deliver comprehensive educational experience and continuous industry engagement. As an extension of Vogue, we provide ongoing engagement with industry professionals, offering insights and experiences beyond the classroom.

Our programmes integrate rigorous study with hands-on practice. Students tackle real projects, connect with industry leaders, and visit top companies, ensuring they gain practical skills and a solid understanding of fashion’s global impact. Our alumni work with leading brands like Vogue, Cartier, Dior, GQ, and Louis Vuitton.

At Vogue College, students become part of a global community, whether on-campus or online. Through transformative education, the College takes account of diverse attitudes and cultural viewpoints, recognising fashion’s role and significance in cultural, economic, global, local and community contexts.

Vogue College of Fashion is owned by Edconic, an organisation that partners with prestigious companies to deliver relevant, experiential learning programs taught by industry experts from the world’s best brands. As well as Vogue College of Fashion, The Edconic portfolio currently includes The School of The New York Times, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, Manchester City Sports Business School and WIRED Education. Edconic academic programmes range from pre-college to master’s degrees with campuses in New York, London, Madrid and Online, and partnerships in Seoul and Beijing.

Role Summary

The International Luxury Business Course Leader will spearhead the development and delivery of a world-class Master's level programme that equips future leaders with cutting-edge knowledge and skills for the global luxury sector. The MA International Luxury Business Course Leader will undertake the operational management of both the in- person Master’s in this subject area and the newly developed online Master’s.

This role demands visionary academic leadership to ensure the program remains contemporary, industry-aligned, luxury fashion focused, and globally relevant. The Course Leader will oversee the design, development, and delivery of a cutting-edge academic program focused on the global luxury market. This leadership role requires a dynamic and experienced professional with a strong background in international luxury fashion business, luxury brand management, and education.

Key responsibilities include curriculum development, academic quality assurance, student mentorship, and collaboration with industry partners to ensure the course content is relevant and aligned with current luxury sector trends. The Course Leader will also manage a team of faculty members, drive innovative teaching methods, enhance the student's learning experience, and foster strong partnerships with luxury brands worldwide.

The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of luxury industries across fashion, hospitality, travel, lifestyle, interiors, wellness and beauty along with proven experience in academic leadership or course management within higher education or professional training settings. Leading the luxury business program to ensure academic excellence, industry relevance, and a transformative student experience.

This is a hybrid role however the successful candidate will be required to work on campus for 3 days per week during teaching periods.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Course Management
  • Oversee and manage the running of and recruitment for the MA International Luxury Business in collaboration with Admissions team.
  • To contribute to the recruitment of visiting lecturers and industry speakers within the relevant subject specialisms.
  • To undertake timetabling, to ensure required resources are available and room allocation is appropriate for scheduled classes.
  • Ensure effective utilisation of the Virtual Learning Environment to provide visiting lecturers and students with the relevant course / class materials and information.

• Course & Curriculum Development
  • To support the Postgraduate Programme Director with the review and development of the MA programme to ensure it remains industry relevant and academically rigorous according to level 7 provision.
  • To stay abreast of developments across the wider remit of fashion, media and the creative industries, and in consultation with the Postgraduate Programme Director, ensure that these developments are reflected in the design and delivery of learning materials.
  • To work with the academic team based in Vogue College of Fashion in Madrid, as required on curriculum development and course design.

• Marketing & Recruitment
  • Work to achieve set recruitment targets for the course.
  • Working with Global Enrolment and Marketing, participate in College marketing and course recruitment activities.

• College Community
  • To contribute to the College academic community through participation in and contribution to relevant College committees and academic meetings.

• QA & Admin
  • To adhere to all relevant College QA procedures.
  • To undertake the course periodic review, including providing an annual evaluation report on relevant modules and the course.
  • Ensure that all course data is analysed appropriately to safeguard the quality of the programme and delivery.
  • Prepare for and attend relevant Exam Boards, ensuring materials for External Examiners are produced in a timely manner.

• Learning & Teaching
  • To contribute to learning & teaching for relevant modules on MA International Luxury Business or other programmes as directed by the Postgraduate Programme Director.
  • To analyse data on student progression and achievement across the Postgraduate Programme with a view to identifying issues and trends and formulating appropriate action in response.
  • To develop appropriate course material that is regularly updated to reflect industry developments.
  • To ensure resources for the course and modules are made available to staff and students, including equipment, books, and other relevant material.
  • To teach across the Postgraduate provision as required.
  • To identify and deliver high quality enhanced learning opportunities for students, including external visits, relevant additional College based activities or industry opportunities.

• Assessment & Feedback
  • Support the core academic team and Visting Lecturers to provide effective formative and summative feedback to students, ensuring clear and timely delivery with reference to set assessment criteria.
  • To support and participate in the internal moderation process, ensuring a fair and transparent approach to feedback.
  • To adhere to College policies and share best practice in relation to assessment and feedback.

• Student Experience & Pastoral Care
  • To encourage open and effective communication with the student body, recognising and resolving any issues that could impact on the quality of the student experience.
  • To work with the course academics and visiting lecturers to provide a high standard of pastoral care for students, as well as coordinating support for those with additional learning needs.
  • To contribute to monitoring student attendance and behaviour to swiftly identify and respond to any problems faced by students.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual undertaking this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and skills, and the postholder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may be reasonably expected within the scope of the post.

The Course Leader role includes an expectation of engagement with continuous professional development, including keeping up to date with academic and industry developments in his/her area of expertise.

Person Specification - Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential Criteria

• Relevant Master’s degree with expert knowledge in areas related to the Postgraduate programme.
• Experience working in the fashion industry in all areas related to the MA International Luxury Business Postgraduate course.
• Experience working as a lecturer/senior lecturer in fashion education at Postgraduate level.
• Experience of teaching & assessment in a higher education environment with a student-centred approach.
• Experience leading a course, programmes or other relevant team leadership in higher education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• An ability to work within a small committed academic and administrative team.

• Teaching qualification (PG Cert or equivalent).
• Knowledge and understanding of the social, cultural, environmental, political and economic issues that shape contemporary fashion media / business / communication practices and theoretical discourses.

Desirable Criteria

• PHD qualification.
• Innovative approach to teaching and learning to support excellent teaching, pedagogy and inclusivity.
• Ability to build effective teams, networks or communities of practice and foster constructive cross team collaboration.
• Experience of line management.
• Digital literacy and experience of teaching online.
• An understanding of basic mathematical principles, spreadsheet formulae, and data analysis.

Application Process

Please complete an online application form. You will be required to upload your CV and cover letter to your application, demonstrating your interest in this position and how you meet the person specification. CVs without a covering letter will not be considered.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 25^th November 2026. Early applications are encouraged, as applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis.

Benefits of working for Vogue College of Fashion include:

• 25 days annual leave plus up to 4 days additional discretionary leave during the Christmas period
• Hybrid working
• 2 discretionary Company Global Celebration Days
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave on a salary sacrifice basis
• 24/7 access to Spectrum.Life, a comprehensive health and wellbeing platform giving staff support across the full spectrum of life. This includes virtual GP, nurse and physio appointments, confidential counselling, legal and financial advice, a digital gym, nutrition and wellbeing resources, meditation, and a benefits hub
• Access to courses within the Edconic online course portfolio free of charge
• Employee and family discounts on all Edconic courses
• Volunteering days
• Life insurance
• Discount for gym membership
• Access to a comprehensive e-learning platform
• Enhanced maternity and sickness payment benefits (after a qualifying period)