Head of Built Environment - Higher Education

Casanovas Recruitment Solutions; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Casanovas Recruitment Solutions is working with a well-established education provider to appoint a Head of Built Environment for Ipswich and multi-site locations. You will lead a team and oversee programmes including T Levels, apprenticeships, Higher Technical Qualifications and degree-level pathways.

You will drive quality, learner achievement and performance, develop curriculum aligned with industry needs and strengthen links with employers.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant professional qualification.
• Level 5 teaching qualification or equivalent.
• Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing teaching and support teams.
• Driving quality, learner achievement and performance.
• Developing curriculum in line with industry and future skills needs.
• Building strong relationships with employers and industry partners.
• Supporting the growth of apprenticeships, higher‑level and commercial provision.
• Using performance data to identify improvements and drive better outcomes.
• Coaching and developing staff through effective performance management.
• Representing the organisation at industry and employer events.
• Maintaining a small teaching commitment within your specialist area.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality improvement

Curriculum development

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Degree or relevant professional qualification

Level 5 teaching qualification or equivalent

Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

Head of Built Environment

£46,803 – £53,919 + Market Supplement up to £5,781 | Permanent | 35 hours | Ipswich & Multi-Site

Casanovas Recruitment is working with a well-established education provider to appoint a Head of Built Environment.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced leader from the built environment, construction or technical education sector to take responsibility for a broad and growing area of provision.

You’ll lead a team and oversee programmes including T Levels, apprenticeships, Higher Technical Qualifications and degree-level pathways, with a real opportunity to develop the curriculum and strengthen links with industry.

The Role

Reporting into the senior leadership team, you’ll be responsible for:

• Leading and developing teaching and support teams
• Driving quality, learner achievement and performance
• Developing curriculum in line with industry and future skills needs
• Building strong relationships with employers and industry partners
• Supporting the growth of apprenticeships, higher‑level and commercial provision
• Using performance data to identify improvements and drive better outcomes
• Coaching and developing staff through effective performance management
• Representing the organisation at industry and employer events
• Maintaining a small teaching commitment within your specialist area

About You

We’re looking for an experienced and credible leader who understands both education and the built environment.

You’ll ideally have experience leading teams within further education, higher education, apprenticeships, construction or a related technical education setting, together with a good understanding of teaching, learning and assessment.

Preferred/ essential

• Degree or relevant professional qualification
• Level 5 teaching qualification or equivalent
• Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent
• Experience leading and developing teams
• Experience within Built Environment, Construction or a related technical sector
• Knowledge of T Levels, apprenticeships, higher technical or degree-level provision
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to use data to improve performance and outcomes

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification
• Assessor and/or IQA qualification
• Professional membership such as RICS, CIOB, ICE or similar
• Experience managing budgets or organisational change

Why this Role?

This is a role with plenty of scope to make your mark. You’ll have the opportunity to influence curriculum development, grow employer partnerships and lead a team delivering programmes that directly support the future construction and built environment workforce.

Salary: £46,803 – £53,919 + market supplement of up to £5,781, depending on qualifications and experience

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Ipswich & multi‑site / on‑site

Casanovas Recruitment is managing this appointment on behalf of the organisation.