Course Leader - BSc IT Management

Ravensbourne University London - Games Development

Location:	London
Salary:	From £62,144 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On: 30th January 2026
Closes: 15th February 2026
Job Ref: A2026004

Our University

Ravensbourne University London is a dynamic institution at the intersection of creativity, business, and technology. Located in London’s Design District in the heart of North Greenwich, we are home to a diverse, global community within one of the world’s most vibrant creative and business hubs.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced specialist in IT Management to join our academic team. Our ambition is to equip students with a strong competitive edge in an evolving digital economy, with a particular focus on the application of emerging technologies, professional practice, and industry relevance.

As Course Leader for BSc IT Management, you will provide academic leadership for the programme and its teaching team. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment that aligns with sector expectations, industry standards, and institutional strategy, while supporting student success, progression, and employability.

You will deliver excellent teaching and create engaging, applied learning experiences, while leading curriculum development and innovation to reflect current and emerging industry practice. The role includes line management of a small teaching team and close collaboration with colleagues, professional services, and external partners.

You will have comprehensive knowledge of IT management and digital business, with expertise in enterprise technologies and platforms (such as ERP, CRM, and cloud services), alongside proficiency in relevant technical, analytical, and managerial tools. You will demonstrate a strong understanding of IT service management, project and programme delivery, and organisational change, grounded in contemporary professional practice.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced academic and practitioner with a strong background in IT management, digital transformation, and professional practice. They will combine in-depth knowledge of enterprise technologies with expertise in areas such as IT service management, project and programme management, business analysis, and data-informed decision-making.

They will have experience of course leadership or programme coordination, including curriculum design, assessment, quality assurance, and student support. The candidate will be confident in working with industry partners and embedding employability, live briefs, and professional practice into the curriculum.

You will demonstrate effective academic leadership, including mentoring and supporting staff, driving teaching innovation, and contributing to recruitment, retention, and positive student outcomes. You will be collaborative, well organised, and outcome-focused, with a clear understanding of the evolving role of IT management within organisations and the ability to align the programme with institutional strategy and industry needs.

While not essential, a PhD and a credible research or knowledge-exchange profile are strongly preferred.

We Offer

• Generous leave
• We operate a hybrid working model of on-site and working from home for most of our posts
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• An Employee Assistance programme
• A cycle-to-work scheme

Further details:

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, and in particular those that are currently under-represented in our workforce. This includes, but is not limited to, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates.

At Ravensbourne, we are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities. We offer interviews to those who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role. In situations where we receive a high volume of applications, we will prioritise interviewing those disabled applicants who most closely align with the minimum requirements.