Digital Business Management Subject Lead

About School of Coding & AI

School of Coding & AI is a UK based education group delivering higher education courses, digital skills, coding and AI training across all levels. As we expand across the UK and internationally, we are building a high performing team to shape the future of technology education.

We have partnered with the University of Wolverhampton and Harper Adams University to launch our first Higher Education Institute. Our goal is simple, to deliver high quality, career focused education that gives learners a genuine edge.

We are a growing, ambitious organisation, building out our academic leadership team and looking for proactive, collaborative individuals who are comfortable working in a fast paced environment where new ideas are encouraged.

About the role

We are looking for a Subject Lead in Digital Business Management to take academic ownership of our Digital Business Management provision across Higher Education.

This role is focused on building a strong, relevant and career focused subject area that prepares students for the modern business environment. You will lead the development and delivery of modules that bring together business management, digital transformation, innovation, data, technology, operations and strategic decision making.

You will teach, shape curriculum, support lecturers and act as the subject expert for Digital Business Management across the organisation. The role will suit someone who understands how businesses are changing through digital tools, automation, AI, data driven decision making and new ways of working, while also being able to maintain strong academic standards within a Higher Education environment.

This is an opportunity to help define how Digital Business Management is taught at School of Coding & AI, ensuring students gain the knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed to succeed in a fast changing business landscape.

What you’ll be doing

• Take ownership of Digital Business Management as a subject area across Higher Education provision
• Lead the development and improvement of Digital Business Management modules, content and learning materials
• Ensure the curriculum reflects current business practice, digital transformation trends, employer expectations and academic requirements
• Deliver high quality teaching that connects business theory to real world organisational challenges
• Support students to build knowledge across business strategy, digital operations, innovation, leadership, data, project management and change
• Help students understand how AI, automation, analytics and digital platforms are reshaping organisations
• Design, set, mark and moderate assessments in line with academic standards and learning outcomes
• Provide clear feedback and academic support to help students stay engaged and achieve strong outcomes
• Monitor student attendance, engagement, satisfaction and performance, taking appropriate action where needed
• Maintain consistent teaching, assessment and quality standards across the subject area
• Contribute to quality assurance activity, including reviews, audits, standardisation and moderation
• Support and guide lecturers delivering Digital Business Management content, sharing best practice where needed
• Work closely with academic leaders, programme teams and professional services colleagues
• Bring industry insight into teaching, curriculum design, assessment and applied learning
• Embed employability, commercial awareness and practical business skills into the subject area
• Keep up to date with developments in digital business, AI, data, innovation and technology enabled management

Requirements

What we’re looking for

Essential

• Degree in Business Management, Digital Business, Business Information Systems, Management, Strategy, Innovation or a closely related field
• Master’s degree in a relevant subject area
• Strong subject knowledge across business management and the impact of digital technology on organisations
• Experience teaching, training, coaching or developing others in a professional or academic setting
• Understanding of current business trends, including digital transformation, AI, automation, data analytics, innovation and change management
• Experience developing or improving curriculum, training content, learning materials or assessment approaches
• Ability to set standards, improve quality and drive consistency across a subject area or team
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage students, colleagues and stakeholders
• Ability to use data, feedback and performance insight to improve delivery and outcomes
• A student focused approach with high expectations for quality, engagement and progression

Desirable

• Experience working in Higher Education, Further Education or a regulated training environment
• Experience as a module leader, programme lead, subject lead or similar academic role
• Experience mentoring, supporting or leading lecturers, trainers or junior team members
• Exposure to quality assurance, course validation, academic review or partner university requirements
• Professional qualifications or certifications in business, management, leadership, project management, data, digital transformation or similar
• Experience linking teaching to live business challenges, case studies, employer projects or applied learning
• Understanding of how AI, automation and data are changing management practice and business decision making

You will also bring

• Strong subject credibility and up to date industry knowledge
• A structured and organised approach to planning, delivery and assessment
• The ability to balance academic standards with practical, career focused learning
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support colleagues
• Confidence taking ownership and making decisions within your subject area
• A practical, solutions focused mindset in a fast paced environment
• A commitment to delivering a strong student experience and positive learner outcomes

Benefits

• Salary from £42,000 to £45,000, depending on experience
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Strong CPD and development opportunities
• Company and social events
• Retail discounts from Bright Exchange