ASTA Lead Instructor

University of Portsmouth; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Portsmouth invites applications for a Lead Instructor role to design and deliver training and certification for delegates, while overseeing daily operations to ensure efficient use of resources across the campus. The position demands strong leadership, communication and networking skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues in the University and partner organisations.

Interviews are anticipated to be held on 6 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience delivering training and certification.
• Ability to collaborate with university staff and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare courses, deliver training and certification for delegates.
• Oversee daily functions and ensure workloads and resources are organised efficiently.
• Engage with colleagues across the University and partner organisations to support the programme.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Training delivery

Negotiation

Job description

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The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

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The Role:

The Lead Instructor will prepare courses, deliver the training and certification of delegates and will also oversee the daily functions of the company, ensuring that activities and workloads are efficiently organised, and resources are effectively utilised. This role requires strong management, communication and networking skills, as well as the ability to operate effectively and collegially with others in the company and across the University.

The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 6 October 2026.

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Hannah Horwood at [e-mail]

Salary Information:

New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.

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