Assistant Principal - Industrialised Battery Manufacturing

University Centre Somerset College Group; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Bridgwater is seeking an Assistant Principal to develop and align educational programs with the needs of a major global battery manufacturer. This role involves shaping curriculum based on the latest advancements in battery manufacturing and fostering strong relationships with industry stakeholders. Candidates should possess strong industry connections, educational expertise, and the ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders. Opportunities for hybrid working and other benefits are included.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Competitive holiday entitlement

2 wellbeing days

Employee Assistance Programme

2-week Christmas closure

Opportunities for hybrid working

On-site discounted gym

Free parking

Discount platform with top retailers and more

Qualifications

• Experience in curriculum development, particularly in engineering and manufacturing.
• Strong industry relationships and insights in battery technologies and electrification.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary link between university and battery manufacturer.
• Ensure curriculum aligns with industry needs.
• Build relationships with stakeholders in the battery manufacturing sector.

Job description

Overview

Assistant Principal - Industrialised Battery Manufacturing. This role will act as the primary link between University Centre Somerset College Group (UCS College Group) and a major global battery manufacturer, ensuring that the College's curriculum, training provision, and workforce development programmes are directly aligned to the skills needs of a new battery manufacturing facility. The postholder will translate the client's workforce requirements into innovative, practical, and high-quality educational programmes that prepare both new entrants and existing employees for the demands of this fast-growing sector. The postholder will build trusted and productive relationships with the client, sector bodies, and wider stakeholders, positioning UCS College Group as a leading partner in battery manufacturing skills. They will be responsible for shaping and adapting engineering and manufacturing curriculum to reflect the latest developments in electrification, battery technologies, and advanced manufacturing practices. By combining educational expertise with strong industry engagement, the postholder will help secure long-term benefits for learners, employers, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary link between UCS College Group and a major global battery manufacturer.
• Ensure the College’s curriculum, training provision, and workforce development programmes align with the client’s skills needs for a new battery manufacturing facility.
• Translate workforce requirements into innovative, practical, high-quality educational programmes for both new entrants and existing employees.
• Build trusted relationships with the client, sector bodies, and wider stakeholders to position UCS College Group as a leading partner in battery manufacturing skills.
• Shape and adapt engineering and manufacturing curriculum to reflect developments in electrification, battery technologies, and advanced manufacturing practices.
• Combine educational expertise with strong industry engagement to deliver long-term benefits for learners, employers, and the community.

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme
• Competitive holiday entitlement
• 2 wellbeing days
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 2-week Christmas closure
• Opportunities for hybrid working
• On-site discounted gym
• Free parking
• Discount platform with top retailers, supermarkets, holidays, and more

Equality and Inclusion

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 will 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.

Application and enquiries

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