Job Description

Job Type: Variable Hours available
Close Date: 6th October 2025
Wiltshire College & University Centre have an exciting opportunity for a Variable Hours Lecturer in Hospitality (Front of House) to join our team.
About Us:
Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire's economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge, Salisbury and Chippenham sites. We have invested 65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is 45 million per annum and growing, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.
Lecturer in Hospitality (Front of House) - The Role:
Are you passionate about hospitality and ready to inspire the next generation of front-of-house professionals? Wiltshire College & University Centre is looking for an enthusiastic Variable Hours Lecturer to bring real-world experience and expert knowledge to our dedicated Hospitality department.
As a Variable Hours Lecturer in Hospitality (Front of House), you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences. You will engage with students through practical sessions to include in our client restaurants, workshops, and assessments, helping them develop the skills and confidence needed to thrive in the fast-paced hospitality industry.
Lecturer in Hospitality (Front of House) - Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging lectures and hands-on training in front-of-house hospitality operations
• Support students in developing excellent customer service, communication, and professional skills
• Collaborate with industry partners to keep our curriculum fresh and relevant
• Contribute to course development and student progress monitoring

Lecturer in Hospitality (Front of House) - You:
We are seeking candidates who have:

• Proven hospitality experience, particularly in front-of-house roles
• A passion for teaching and mentoring students
• The ability to deliver flexible hours based on student and course needs
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Relevant qualifications in hospitality, teaching, or equivalent experience

Why Wiltshire College & University Centre?

• Join a supportive, forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence in education
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• Opportunity to make a real impact on students' futures and the local hospitality industry
• Access to excellent facilities and professional development opportunities

If you are ready to share your hospitality expertise and help shape the future of front-of-house professionals, we would love to hear from you.
Lecturer in Hospitality (Front of House) - Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 37 days, pro rata annual leave for Academic Staff, including bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
• Automatic enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
• Free onsite car parking

Lecturer in Hospitality (Front of House) - Application Process:
Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.
We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.
To submit your application for this exciting Lecturer in Hospitality (Front of House), opportunity, please click 'Apply' now.
PLEASE NOTE:
Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.
Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
INDLOW
Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education. We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full-time, part-time, and university-level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.
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