Head Of Electrical

Protocol; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Career development opportunities

Company events

Modern training facilities

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Protocol is seeking an experienced Head of Electrical Training in Wolverhampton to lead the Electrical department and a team of tutors and assessors. You will shape curriculum, ensure high learner outcomes and maintain strong employer engagement.

The role requires industry background in Electrical Installation, leadership experience in education and a track record of quality improvement in training environments. This is a full-time, permanent position based on-site in Wolverhampton.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management capabilities to lead an Electrical department.
• Proven teaching and learning expertise across Electrical programmes.
• Experience in staff development and performance management.
• Stakeholder engagement with employers and industry partners.
• Commitment to health, safety and quality assurance in training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Electrical department and team of Tutors, Trainers and Assessors.
• Drive learner achievement, retention and progression targets.
• Oversee teaching quality and curriculum development across programmes.
• Build relationships with employers and external partners to support growth.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, awarding body requirements and inspections.

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation (or equivalent)

Teaching Qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, AET or equivalent)

Assessor Qualification (TAQA, A1, CAVA or equivalent)

Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualification

Job description

Head of Electrical Training

Location: Wolverhampton
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Lead, Inspire and Shape the Future of Electrical Training

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical education professional to join a growing training provider as Head of Electrical Training.

This role will suit an individual with a strong Electrical Installation background who has progressed into education and training, and is now looking to take ownership of a department, lead a team of trainers and assessors, and drive quality, performance and learner success.

You will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of the Electrical provision, ensuring programmes are delivered to the highest standards while maintaining excellent learner outcomes and employer engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Lead and manage the Electrical department.
• Support, mentor and develop a team of Electrical Tutors, Trainers and Assessors.
• Drive performance against learner achievement, retention and progression targets.
• Conduct performance reviews, quality observations and staff development activities.
• Create a positive culture focused on quality, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Manage departmental resources, planning and operational activities.

Quality & Curriculum

• Oversee the quality of teaching, learning and assessment across all Electrical programmes.
• Monitor learner performance, attendance, achievement and progress.
• Ensure programmes meet awarding body and quality requirements.
• Lead curriculum planning and development to ensure programmes remain relevant to industry needs.
• Develop quality improvement plans where required.
• Support internal and external quality assurance processes.

Employer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers and industry partners.
• Support apprenticeship and commercial training growth.
• Act as the key point of contact for Electrical provision.
• Work with internal departments to ensure excellent learner and employer experiences.
• Promote the organisation and its Electrical provision to external stakeholders.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all training environments maintain the highest standards of health and safety.
• Act as a role model for safe working practices.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and awarding organisation requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of current legislation, regulations and industry developments.

Essential Requirements

• Recent and relevant experience within Domestic, Commercial and/or Industrial Electrical Installation.
• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation (or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (C&G 2382).
• ECS or JIB Gold Card (or equivalent occupational competence).Previous management or leadership experience within an education, apprenticeship or training environment.
• Experience leading Electrical curriculum delivery, apprenticeship provision or training programmes.
• Strong understanding of teaching, learning and assessment practices.
• Experience managing staff performance and learner outcomes.
• Experience working with employers and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Teaching Qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, AET or equivalent).
• Assessor Qualification (TAQA, A1, CAVA or equivalent).
• Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualification.
• C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing.
• C&G 2396 Design & Verification.
• Solar PV, EV Charging or other renewable energy qualifications.
• Experience preparing for or supporting Ofsted inspections.
• Previous experience as:
  • Head of Department
  • Curriculum Manager
  • Curriculum Lead
  • Programme Manager
  • Electrical Training Manager
  • Lead IQA

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Free on-site parking.
• Company events.
• Casual dress.
• Sick pay.
• Excellent transport links.
• Modern training facilities.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to shape and grow an Electrical department.
• Supportive leadership team and positive working environment.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Electrical professional who wants to make a real impact within education and skills development.

Whether you are currently a Head of Department, Curriculum Manager, Programme Manager, Lead IQA or Electrical Training Manager, this is an excellent opportunity to lead a successful Electrical provision and play a key role in developing the next generation of skilled electricians.

Location: Wolverhampton
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Driving Licence: Preferred