Course Leader - Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

UCS College Group; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Bridgwater is seeking a dynamic Course Leader to enhance its Engineering and Nuclear Energy team. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering and is dedicated to supporting learners and collaborating with key employers like EDF and MoD. This role offers benefits such as generous holidays, a pension scheme, and opportunities for hybrid working.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Competitive holiday entitlement

Dedicated CPD days

2 wellbeing days

2-week Christmas closure

Opportunities for hybrid working

On-site discounted gym

Free parking

Discount package from top retailers

Qualifications

• Relevant skills or knowledge in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering gained through education and practical experience.
• Willingness to train and support individuals without educational sector experience.
• Existing training or educational sector experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Join the Engineering and Nuclear Energy delivery team and contribute to course leadership.
• Work with employers to support their workforce needs.
• Ensure learners maximise their potential and are prepared for their career journey.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Training and support

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Course Leader to join our award-winning team at UCS College Group based at Cannington College.

Due to the success and growth of our Engineering and Nuclear Energy delivery team we are looking for outstanding individuals to join us.

Working with regional and National employers such as EDF, MoD and the National Grid, the post holder will join us at an exciting time as we support our employer partners to build the workforce they need for the future.

The successful candidate will have relevant skills or knowledge in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering gained through education and applied industry practical experience.

We welcome applications from individuals without educational sector experience as support and training will be given to the successful candidate. Existing training or educational sector experience would be an advantage.

Most importantly, you will be a great team player, and be motivated and committed to ensuring all learners maximise their potential, deliver impact within their organisations and are fully prepared to embark on the next stage of their career journey.

Responsibilities

• Join the Engineering and Nuclear Energy delivery team and contribute to course leadership at UCS College Group.
• Work with regional and national employers (e.g., EDF, MoD, National Grid) to support their workforce needs.
• Support employer partners to build the workforce they require for the future.
• Ensure learners maximise their potential and are prepared to embark on the next stage of their career journey.

Qualifications

• Relevant skills or knowledge in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering gained through education and applied industry practical experience.
• Willingness to train and support individuals without educational sector experience.
• Existing training or educational sector experience would be an advantage.

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme
• Competitive holiday entitlement
• Dedicated CPD days
• 2 wellbeing days
• 2-week Christmas closure
• Opportunities for hybrid working
• On-site discounted gym
• Free parking
• UCS College Group discount package including top retailers, holidays, entertainment and more

Equality, Diversity 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 we’ll 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 and we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity.