Lecturer in Motorsport Engineering

Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire

Salary: £28,168 – £39,244 per annum (Academic Grade 4 – 13) (Dependant on skills, qualifications, and experience) plus a £3,000 pro rata Specialist Skills shortage Bonus

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent (37 Hours per week, 52 weeks)

Close Date: 15th September 2025

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer in Motorsport Engineering to join their team.

About Us:

Our client plays a vital role in Wiltshire’s economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Their four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and they aspire to be an outstanding, and agile provider, achieving their clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Their campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of their Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge, Salisbury and Chippenham sites. They have invested £65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Their turnover is £45 million per annum and growing, they employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.

Lecturer in Motorsport Engineering – The Role:

Our client is looking for a passionate, industry-savvy Lecturer in Motorsport Engineering to inspire and prepare the next generation of motorsport engineers working between our Chippenham campus and their specialist Motorsport teaching centre located trackside at Castle Combe racecourse.

They are seeking someone with an extensive understanding of motorsport engineering, cutting-edge automotive technology, and a passion for education.

As a Lecturer in Motorsport Engineering, you will play a vital role in their high-performing Motorsport Engineering department, delivering engaging lectures and hands-on workshops to students on our Motorsport Engineering courses. Our program emphasises practical, industry-relevant skills, and your expertise will guide students from classroom concepts to track-ready solutions. This role offers a unique balance of teaching, mentorship, and research, with the chance to collaborate with industry leaders and use state-of-the-art resources, including our dedicated motorsport workshop and simulation facilities.

Lecturer in Motorsport Engineering – Key Responsibilities:

• Teach and Inspire: Deliver high-quality lectures, labs, and workshops that bring motorsport engineering principles to life.
• Curriculum Development: Design and update course materials to reflect the latest innovations and best practices in motorsport engineering.
• Student Mentorship: Support and inspire students in both their academic and career development.
• Industry Engagement: Build relationships with key industry partners and encourage opportunities for student placements, projects, and internships.
• Research & Innovation: Lead or contribute to research projects that keep Wiltshire College & University Centre at the forefront of motorsport engineering education.

Lecturer in Motorsport Engineering – You:

What we are looking for:

• Qualifications: A degree in Motorsport Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field. A teaching qualification is desirable, but we welcome applications from those willing to gain this qualification.
• Experience: Relevant industry experience in motorsport or automotive engineering, ideally with a hands-on understanding of race car technology, systems engineering, or vehicle dynamics.
• Passion for Education: You are enthusiastic about sharing knowledge and guiding students through technical challenges, projects, and competitions.
• Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to suit a variety of learning styles.

If you have the drive to inspire and equip future motorsport engineers, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and make a lasting impact in an exciting and fast-paced field.

Lecturer in Motorsport Engineering– Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 37 days annual leave for Academic Staff, including bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
• Automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
• Free onsite car parking

As part of the government's initiative to attract and retain top talent in education, new teachers in key technical subjects such as engineering, can now access financial incentives of up to £6,000 via Gov.UK.

Lecturer in Motorsport Engineering – Application Process:

Our client follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

They embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

To submit your application for this exciting Lecturer in Motorsport Engineering opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.

PLEASE NOTE:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.