At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop teams in built environment education, driving quality and curriculum innovation.
- Company: Established education provider with a focus on the built environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, market supplement, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for significant influence and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on future workforce development in construction and built environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in education and built environment, with strong leadership and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 39150 - 47850 £ per year.
Casanovas Recruitment is working with a well-established education provider to appoint a Head of Built Environment. This is a great opportunity for an experienced leader from the built environment, construction or technical education sector to take responsibility for a broad and growing area of provision. You’ll lead a team and oversee programmes including T Levels, apprenticeships, Higher Technical Qualifications and degree-level pathways, with a real opportunity to develop the curriculum and strengthen links with industry.
The Role
- Leading and developing teaching and support teams
- Driving quality, learner achievement and performance
- Developing curriculum in line with industry and future skills needs
- Building strong relationships with employers and industry partners
- Supporting the growth of apprenticeships, higher-level and commercial provision
- Using performance data to identify improvements and drive better outcomes
- Coaching and developing staff through effective performance management
- Representing the organisation at industry and employer events
- Maintaining a small teaching commitment within your specialist area
About You
We’re looking for an experienced and credible leader who understands both education and the built environment. You’ll ideally have experience leading teams within further education, higher education, apprenticeships, construction or a related technical education setting, together with a good understanding of teaching, learning and assessment.
Preferred/essential:
- Degree or relevant professional qualification
- Level 5 teaching qualification or equivalent
- Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent
- Experience leading and developing teams
- Experience within Built Environment, Construction or a related technical sector
- Knowledge of T Levels, apprenticeships, higher technical or degree-level provision
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to use data to improve performance and outcomes
Desirable:
- Leadership or management qualification
- Assessor and/or IQA qualification
- Professional membership such as RICS, CIOB, ICE or similar
- Experience managing budgets or organisational change
Why this Role?
This is a role with plenty of scope to make your mark. You’ll have the opportunity to influence curriculum development, grow employer partnerships and lead a team delivering programmes that directly support the future construction and built environment workforce.
Salary: £46,803 – £53,919 + market supplement of up to £5,781, depending on qualifications and experience
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Ipswich & multi-site / on-site
Casanovas Recruitment is managing this appointment on behalf of the organisation. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact the Casanovas Recruitment team.
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