Associate Lecturer – Hospitality
Closing in 8 days (24 June 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: £32.13 -£36.29 per class contact hour
Employer: University Centre Somerset College Group
Location: Taunton , Somerset,
Contract type: Casual
Working pattern: Bank
Closing date: 24 June 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
What will I be doing?
The Quantock Restaurant at Taunton College is a modern, realistic working environment (RWE) which comprises of a training kitchen and 60 cover restaurant. The purpose, to prepare students for careers within the hospitality industry, integrating both theoretical and technical delivery fulfilling requirements of various qualifications. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing Hospitality department, which has proven to be hugely successful for both students, employers and the community alike.
We are seeking an individual to support the development of the Catering and Hospitality provision due to the increase of student numbers and the diverse range of activities created by the existing teams. We are predominantly looking for someone who has experience within a customer facing role within the hospitality industry.
Part of the role will include responsibility for ensuring the smooth running of the Quantock Restaurant throughout the varied opening hours, this will include regular evenings on a weekly basis. The candidate will also provide an outstanding learning experience for all students whilst maintaining an exceptional dining experience for our restaurant guests.
They will support the existing team in the planning and running of the sessions in the Quantock Restaurant, recent experience within a professional environment and a broad understanding and knowledge of the wider industry is highly desirable. This will also include responsibility for delivering theoretical modules of study across several levels of cohorts.
We would welcome any queries regarding this role.
What is in it for me?
UCS College Group offers a range of fantastic employee benefits including:
- Generous pension scheme
- Competitive holiday entitlement
- Dedicated CPD days
- 2 wellbeing days
- 2-week Christmas closure
- On-site discounted gym
- Free parking
- Discount platform
- Employee Assistance Programme
Supporting documents and information
UCS College Group is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are also a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We encourage everyone to apply who wishes to and we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity