At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and deliver the Hairdressing curriculum, ensuring outstanding teaching and student outcomes.
- Company: Join EFI Group, transforming lives through innovative education in fashion and beauty.
- Benefits: Enjoy funded professional qualifications, flexible leave, and a monthly wellbeing allowance.
- Other info: Opportunities for personal growth and career development in a dynamic setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a supportive, collaborative environment focused on innovation.
- Qualifications: Teaching qualification and experience in educational management and hairdressing.
The predicted salary is between 46000 - 46000 £ per year.
London College of Beauty Therapy (part of Education for Industry Group) is seeking a Programme Manager: Hairdressing. This is a full-time, permanent position based at LCBT Academy, 3-5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX. Working days are Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday cover as needed.
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
The Programme Manager: Hairdressing is responsible for the effective day-to-day leadership and delivery of our Hairdressing curriculum programme within Further Education (FE) at LCBT. Responsibilities include:
- Ensuring outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment.
- Achieving strong student outcomes and compliance with internal and external quality assurance standards.
- Collaborating with teaching staff, support services, and industry partners to deliver high-quality and industry-relevant education.
- Focusing on operational excellence, curriculum management, learner experience, and supporting key departmental performance indicators.
- Carrying a teaching load appropriate to their area.
This role provides the opportunity to thrive in a supportive, collaborative, and innovation-led culture where your contributions truly make a meaningful impact.
About you
Qualifications: Teaching qualification and/or educational management experience and relevant degree or postgraduate qualification.
Experience: Extensive experience in teaching and curriculum leadership within FE, HE, or Apprenticeship provision, combined with educational management expertise, a proven track record of improving student outcomes, and a strong background in team management and staff development plus industry experience in Hairdressing.
Expertise: Strong understanding of hairdressing, quality frameworks, and performance improvement processes.
Passion: Driven by a passion for inclusive, industry-aligned education and committed to raising aspirations for all learners, with a proven ability to motivate and inspire outstanding teaching teams.
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: From £41,400 to £46,000 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience.
How to apply/Next Steps: Click 'Apply for this job' to submit your application.
Closing Date: 8am on Tuesday, 18 August 2026.
Interviews/Recruitment Day: Week commencing 24th August in-person at FRA Academy: Electra House, Moorgate, EC2M 6SE.
More Information/Contact us: For more information about the EFI Group, visit our EFI, LCBT websites and refer to the job description. Please contact 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.
Programme Manager: Hairdressing employer: Fashion Retail Academy
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