Associate Lecturer in Retail

Associate Lecturer in Retail
Education for Industry Training (Part of EFI Group)
Apprenticeships: Level 4 - 6
Fixed-Term, Flexible Contract
Electra House - London, Moorgate EC2M 6SQ

About the role

Join EFI Training as an Associate Lecturer and partner with top retail brands to shape future talent.

We're seeking experts in Retail to share your knowledge, inspire the next generation, and help learners thrive in their careers.

As an Associate Lecturer, you'll deliver high-quality Apprenticeship programmes, ensuring alignment with accredited standards. You'll plan and teach engaging content, providing learners with the skills and feedback they need to succeed in the industry.

About EFI Training

At EFI Training, we deliver dynamic, industry-led Apprenticeship programmes designed to equip employees with real-world skills through hands-on workplace learning. Ranging from Level 2 to Level 6, our programmes last 1-2 years. During this time, apprentices work with our employer partners while studying with EFI Training to achieve an industry-recognised Apprenticeship Standard.

From Food to Home, Beauty to Fashion, we collaborate with iconic brands like Harrods, ASDA, Sainsbury's, Marks & Spencer, SpaceNK, AllSaints, and ASOS and more.

At EFI Training, we're not just shaping careers-we're driving skills transformation and helping businesses develop the talent of tomorrow.

About you

• Experience: Extensive industry experience in retail within a large retail organisation, along with a proven track record of building and developing strong relationships with employers and communities. It would be desirable to have previous teaching experience, however this is not a must.
• Expertise: In-depth, current operational knowledge of the fashion retail industry.
• Passion: A motivational leader with excellent presentation skills, confidence in addressing groups, and a genuine enthusiasm for teaching and inspiring others.

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, personal growth allowance and annual CPD.
• Generous and flexible leave options, including an around-the-world trip after five years of service.
• Market-leading family-friendly pay, including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Monthly wellbeing allowance and financial loan options to support your financial health.

Salary:

£37.58 an hour, inclusive of teaching, preparation and associated pedagogic work, on Levels 2, 3 and 4, and £42 an hour, inclusive of teaching and associated pedagogic work on Levels 5 and 6. Non-teaching duties across provisions, including course development work, are paid at £23.85 per hour inclusive.

How to apply/Next Steps:

Create an account via our website, click 'Start Application' and submit your completed application form. Please note as we are an education provider, CVs are not accepted. You can find our EFI Application Form here.

Closing Date:

8am on Tuesday, 28 January 2025.

Interviews/Recruitment Day:

1st Round Interviews: W/C 3 February 2025 - Via MS Teams

More Information/Contact us:

For more information about the EFI, visit our website 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.