Lecturer in Food Systems Management (HE)

University College Birmingham - The College of Food (HE)

Location:BirminghamSalary:£38,784 to £43,482 per annum. Salary Grade: AC2Hours:Full TimeContract Type:Permanent

Placed On: 12th February 2026

Closes: 1st March 2026

Job Ref: REQ000494

University College Birmingham is looking to recruit a Lecturer in Food Systems Management to join the growing and exciting College of Food, to be part of the teaching team delivering high quality, inspiring, and inclusive programmes across their portfolio of courses.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree, preferably at postgraduate level, with industry experience across the Food, Hospitality, and Culinary sectors. The candidate will have sustained teaching experience within the Higher Education (HE) sector.

The candidate will be required to teach practical and theory subjects in areas such as Sustainable Food Systems and Safety, Cross Cultural Global Management, Managing Across Cultures, and Food Science and also Postgraduate Research Study Skills, as well as providing outstanding tutor and pastoral support to diverse and ambitious student cohorts.

If you want to work in The College of Food, be part of a proactive team, guide the next generation of Hospitality and Food professionals, and contribute to the growth and success of the iconic and world-renowned institution, then apply now!

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
• + 38 days’ paid leave per year
• 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Employer Contributions -28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology home and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Interview Date: 1 April 2026