Director - Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC)

Eastern Colleges Group; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education provider is seeking a Director for the Construction Technical Excellence College in Bury St Edmunds. This role focuses on strategic leadership to enhance technical education, requiring senior leadership experience in construction and strong partnership-building skills. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements. The ideal candidate will drive initiatives to meet industry demands and promote sustainable career paths in the region.

Benefits

Membership in Local Government Pension Scheme

Family-friendly policies

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ability to drive collaboration and inclusion.
• Experience in strategic leadership within the education or construction sector.
• Strong understanding of Building Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the CTEC project.
• Oversee quality assurance of education programmes.
• Sustain partnerships with industry stakeholders.

Skills

Senior leadership experience in construction

Commercial partnership-building skills

Understanding of industry compliance frameworks

Ability to inspire and influence

Job description

Overview

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Director - Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC)

Location: West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year – Permanent

Salary: £60,603 - £66,726 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

J oin Eastern Education Group as the Director of the Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC) and lead the development and growth of a major regional initiative designed to meet the skills demands of critical infrastructure and housing projects across the East of England. This flexible opportunity offers strategic leadership to shape an employer-led model of technical education that accelerates training, enhances inclusion, and creates clear progression routes into highly skilled, sustainable careers.

• Lead the design, implementation, and quality assurance of innovative provision spanning pre-employment, apprenticeships, and continuing professional development.
• Embed competence management and Building Regulations principles throughout the provision.
• Secure and manage diverse funding streams to ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of the Construction Technical Excellence College.
• Establish strong partnerships with employers, professional bodies, and training providers to deliver high-quality, industry-aligned programmes.

The role requires strategic leadership with the ability to influence at all levels, combining vision with operational credibility to drive collaboration, inclusion, and measurable impact. This is a flagship initiative intended to transform the region’s technical education landscape and strengthen the future workforce.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the CTEC project.
• Oversee design, delivery, and quality assurance of programmes across pre-employment, apprenticeships, and CPD.
• Build and sustain partnerships with employers, professional bodies, and training providers.
• Ensure compliance with industry frameworks, including Building Regulations, and embed competence management.
• Identify and secure diverse funding to support long-term sustainability and growth.

Qualifications and Experience

• Senior leadership experience in construction or construction education sector.
• Strong commercial and partnership-building skills.
• Deep understanding of industry compliance frameworks and professional standards.
• Ability to inspire and influence at all levels and to drive collaboration and inclusion.

Benefits

• Membership in Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking and on-site canteen
• Company events and staff discounts
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Access to staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

Eastern Education Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking education provider delivering high-quality learning experiences across multiple institutions, including schools, further education colleges, and specialist learning provisions. We prioritise excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in education, with partnerships across local communities, businesses, and industry leaders to keep our curriculum relevant.

We also commit to supporting students with additional learning needs (SEND, SEMH) and offer vocational training to empower every learner. Our approach combines academic achievement with pastoral care, safeguarding, and wellbeing initiatives to foster a safe, supportive learning environment.

As a Group, we work with regulatory bodies, including Ofsted, to ensure compliance and high-quality teaching, learning, and student support. Our leadership, educators, and staff are dedicated to shaping the future of education and driving positive change.

Our Group emphasises safeguarding and ethical recruitment. Applicants should familiarise themselves with our Character Strengths and Mission Statement and incorporate them into their personal statement if invited to interview.

For further information please contact our recruitment team at: [e-mail]

Completed applications should be submitted via our recruitment portal. If you have not heard from the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Key Dates

Closing Date: 8.00am on Monday 17th November

Interviews: Wednesday 26th, Friday 28th November and Tuesday 2nd December

We reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

The Group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all required pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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