Course Leader - Live Sound and Event Management
dbs Institute Closing date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026
- Part time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 "> published -
Job Description
We are looking for a Course Leader with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Live Sound and / or Events Management.
This is a key academic leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering a high-quality, industry-relevant student experience across a full degree programme. You will ensure students experience a coherent, well-structured course that supports progression, achievement, and professional development.
Lead and coordinate the student journey across all years of the course
Act as the primary academic contact for students, supporting progression, module choices, and academic development
Manage and support Module Leaders to ensure consistent delivery and standards
Oversee timetabling, delivery planning, and day-to-day academic coordination
Monitor student progression, retention, and engagement, and intervene where needed
Lead course review, monitoring, and enhancement activity, including action planning
Ensure curriculum and assessment remain current, industry-aligned, and academically robust
Contribute to assessment design, moderation, and standardisation processes
Teach within your specialist area and maintain active industry relevance
Support student employability through industry engagement and live projects
Work collaboratively across campuses to ensure consistency of standards and experience
Contribute to recruitment, interviews, open days, and outreach activity
Job Requirements
A postgraduate degree in live sound, audio technology, event management, music production, or a closely related discipline; or substantial professional experience at a senior level in the live sound or events industries that is demonstrably equivalent to postgraduate study.
A higher education teaching qualification or professional recognition (e.g. PGCert HE, FHEA or equivalent), or a commitment to achieving this within an agreed timeframe supported by the institution.
Experience of teaching, lecturing, training, or mentoring in a higher education, further education, or professional development context.
Demonstrable professional expertise in live sound engineering and/or event management, with a record of relevant industry practice at professional level.
Experience of engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, including students, colleagues, industry partners, and community representatives.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Course Leader - Live Sound and Event Management
- Salary: £30k-£40k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Music
- Role: Teaching
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026
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Location:
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Job: Course Leader - Live Sound and Event Management
Job: Course Leader - Live Sound and Event Management
Organisation: dbs Institute
Postcode: BS12LZ
How to Apply
Please apply no later than 17th July 2026 at 5pm. Applications will be reviewed as they are received so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
About dbs Institute
Colleges across the UK offering study in the creative and artistic spaces.