Green Skills Manager

Activate-Learning-1; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff awards

Wellbeing resources

Health plan

L&D opportunities

Teaching support

Pension

Annual leave

Salary progression

On-site facilities

Job summary

Activate Learning is seeking a Green Skills Manager to lead the design and delivery of green skills programmes and apprenticeships within our Construction and Engineering team.

You will teach, assess, and support Property Maintenance Operative apprentices, ensuring learners gain the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed for successful careers in the built environment. This role focuses on sustainability, retrofit, energy efficiency, and net-zero priorities.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above or equivalent.
• Recognised teaching, assessing, and IQA qualifications with practical teaching experience.
• Strong understanding of outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of green skills bootcamps and apprenticeship programmes.
• Teach, assess, and support Property Maintenance Operative apprentices to achieve outstanding outcomes.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers and industry partners to ensure curriculum relevance and impact.
• Drive curriculum innovation and ensure provision meets quality, funding, and awarding body requirements.

Skills

GCSE English & Maths

Teaching qualifications

IQA qualifications

Leadership experience

Digital tools for learning

Sustainability focus

Job description

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About the role as a Green Skills Manager

Are you passionate about sustainability, skills development, and shaping the future workforce?

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Green Skills Manager to join our Construction and Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development and delivery of innovative green skills programmes that support the UK's transition to a low-carbon, sustainable economy.

As Green Skills Manager, you will lead the design and delivery of industry-focused training programmes, including green skills bootcamps and apprenticeship provision, aligned to sustainability, retrofit, energy efficiency, and net‑zero priorities. Working closely with employers and industry partners, you will ensure our curriculum remains relevant, responsive, and focused on developing the skills needed for the future.

You will also teach, assess, and support Property Maintenance Operative apprentices, helping learners achieve their full potential and develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required for successful careers within the construction and built environment sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of high-quality green skills bootcamps and apprenticeship programmes.
• Teach, assess, and support Property Maintenance Operative apprentices to achieve outstanding outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers and industry partners to ensure curriculum relevance and impact.
• Drive curriculum innovation and ensure provision meets quality, funding, and awarding body requirements.

What do you need to be successful as a Green Skills Manager at Activate Learning?

You will be an inspiring education professional with a passion for sustainability, learner success, and workforce development. With strong leadership skills and industry expertise, you will be committed to delivering high-quality training that meets the needs of learners, employers, and the wider construction sector.

What You'll Bring

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• Recognised teaching, assessing, and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualifications, together with practical teaching experience.
• A strong understanding of outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment practices.
• Proven management or leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and influence others.
• Experience of using technology and digital tools to enhance learning.
• A passion for sustainability, green skills, and developing the workforce of the future.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact by developing the skills needed for a greener, more sustainable future.

Who we are

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in‑house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored Three‑day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.