Course Leader - Motor Vehicle and Engineering

Harrogate College; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrogate College is looking for a dedicated automotive and engineering professional to inspire apprentices in their Level 2 and Level 3 programs. You will assess learners directly and manage apprenticeship programs that align with industry needs.

The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in the field, exceptional leadership, and organizational skills, guiding apprentices to successfully launch their careers. This role may require flexible working across locations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the automotive or engineering sector.
• Ability to mentor and assess learners effectively.
• Strong leadership skills in a vocational training environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess Level 2 and Level 3 apprentices.
• Manage and coordinate apprenticeship programs.
• Develop and maintain employer relationships.
• Ensure learners reach key milestones in their training.

Skills

Industry experience

Coaching ability

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Education

Assessors award and IQA qualification

Certificate in Education (or equivalent)

Job description

Are you a passionate automotive and engineering professional ready to inspire the next generation of talent? Harrogate College are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team!

In this rewarding role, you will be at the heart of our vocational training, directly assessing and mentoring learners through their Level 2 Autocare Technician and Level 3 Light Motor Vehicle Maintenance apprenticeships. Beyond hands‑on assessing, you will take on a pivotal leadership role, managing and developing additional apprenticeship programs that align with our engineering subject sector area. This role will require you to work flexibly across locations.

You’ll play a crucial part in bridging the gap between classroom learning and practical workplace skills, guiding apprentices as they launch their careers.

If you possess strong industry experience, a knack for coaching, and the leadership drive to champion high‑quality engineering education, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do

• Combine hands‑on learner development with strategic programme coordination
• Work flexibly across locations (mobile role)
• Assess Level 2 Autocare apprentices and Level 3 Light Motor Vehicle apprentices
• Support learners directly in their workplaces
• Conduct regular, in‑depth progress reviews and ensure apprentices achieve key milestone
• Provide targeted coaching to support success
• Build and maintain strong employer relationships and collaborate with external stakeholders
• Align training delivery with industry and business needs
• Manage and mentor a team of assessors

About You

• Experienced automotive/engineering professional
• Strong organisational skills
• Proven experience leading teamsi>
• Assessors award and IQA qualification
• Certificate in Education (or equivalent)