About
Nicky Leach is a Lecturer at University College Birmingham's Birmingham College of Food, where they have been employed since 2001. They hold a Professional Catering Craft Diploma, Higher National Diploma in Hospitality Management, BPhil in Hospitality, and are currently pursuing a Master's in Learning and Teaching Vocational Subjects. Their qualifications include Cert ED, QTLS (Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills), and PCCD (Professional Catering Craft Diploma).
Teaching focuses on Hospitality Industry Nutrition, Healthier Diets, Personal Professional Development, and modules in Culinary Arts Management. External roles include serving as Food and Beverage Service Manager for West Bromwich Albion Football Club (2011–2014). Professional affiliations include HCIMA (Hospitality, Cuisine, Institutional Management Association).
Engagement in industry projects includes the Culinary Competition Team and the Leonardo Project for overseas placements. Their work bridges practical culinary training with academic development in vocational education.
