Course Leader and Lecturer - Esports, Business & Marketing

* Job Title - Course Leader and Lecturer - Esports, Business & Marketing
* Salary - Competitive
* Location - London
* Contract Type - Full Time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Course Leader and Lecturer in Esports, Business & Marketing to join a forward thinking Higher Education provider in London. This is an exciting opportunity for an academic professional with expertise in esports, business, marketing, or related disciplines to lead and deliver innovative, industry aligned programmes within a rapidly growing sector.

The Organisation

The Higher Education provider we are recruiting for is committed to delivering a modern, practice led educational experience that prepares students for careers within the evolving esports, business, and digital industries. With a strong focus on innovation, inclusivity, and student success, the institution combines academic excellence with real world industry engagement to create an outstanding learning environment.

Role Responsibilities

* Lead the strategic and operational delivery of Esports, Business & Marketing programmes.
* Deliver engaging and high quality teaching across esports, business, marketing, digital strategy, branding, and related subjects.
* Develop innovative and industry aligned curriculum content and learning activities.
* Supervise student projects, presentations, campaigns, and applied industry work.
* Ensure compliance with academic regulations, quality assurance processes, and external benchmarks.
* Lead programme reviews, validation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Support student engagement, retention, progression, and employability outcomes.
* Build strong relationships with esports organisations, businesses, marketing agencies, and industry professionals.
* Coordinate academic delivery and contribute to programme planning and development.
* Coach, mentor, and support students throughout their academic journey.
* Contribute to research, scholarly activity, and industry focused projects relevant to esports, business, and marketing.
* Represent the programme at recruitment events, open days, and outreach activities.

Essential Requirements

* Experience teaching within Higher Education or a professional training environment.
* Strong academic or professional background in esports, business, marketing, digital media, or related disciplines.
* Experience in curriculum development, assessment practices, and academic quality assurance.
* Strong communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
* Ability to engage and motivate students using innovative and inclusive teaching methods.
* Commitment to student success and delivering an excellent learner experience.
* Experience coordinating programmes, modules, or academic delivery is highly desirable.

Desirable Requirements

* Master's degree or equivalent professional experience.
* Industry experience within esports, business development, marketing, digital campaigns, or related sectors.
* Experience working within OfS regulated environments or HE quality frameworks.
* Familiarity with digital marketing tools, analytics platforms, or esports industry technologies.
* Experience supervising student projects or applied industry portfolios.

Benefits

* Opportunity to work within a growing and innovative higher education environment.
* Industry focused and collaborative working culture.
* Professional development and CPD opportunities.
* Opportunity to shape and develop programmes within an exciting and emerging sector.
* Supportive and inclusive academic environment.

Additional Information

* Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for events and industry engagement activities.
* This role requires onsite presence for teaching, student support, and programme leadership responsibilities.

Don't wait, apply today and become part of an exciting institution shaping the future of esports, business, and marketing education.

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