Head of Green Skills (on-site)

Suffolk New College; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk New College in Ipswich is seeking a Head of Green Skills (on-site) to lead the operational and strategic aspects of our Green Skills programmes within Engineering, Construction & Building Technologies. The role also involves managing our Netzero Skills Centre spaces and championing sustainability across the college.

You will undertake some teaching hours, with a requirement for a relevant degree or teaching qualification at level 5, and strong people management plus stakeholder

Qualifications

• Experience leading Green Skills or sustainability-focused programmes.
• Proven ability to teach a related subject area.
• Strong networking with employers and external bodies.

Responsibilities

• Lead on operational and strategic aspects of Green Skills programmes within Engineering, Construction & Building Technologies.
• Manage Netzero Skills Centre spaces and champion sustainability across the college.
• Collaborate with external organisations and employers to enhance student outcomes.
• Deliver teaching hours as part of the role and maintain high teaching standards.

Skills

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Curriculum collaboration

Sustainability advocacy

Teaching capability

Education

Relevant degree or professional qualification

Maths and English at level 2

Teaching qualification Level 5

Job description

Head of Green Skills (on-site)

Within the range of £46,803 to £53,919 per annum * **
*Bar at salary point 3. Progression beyond the bar requires an application process against eligibility criteria **Starting salary subject to college salary assessment process 35 hours per week (includes some teaching hours), 52 weeks a year

This is an excellent career opportunity to join the management team at Suffolk New College. This role will require you to lead on the operational and strategic aspects of our Green Skills programmes within Engineering, Construction & Building Technologies. The role also involves managing our Netzero Skills Centre spaces, promoting teaching and learning in areas of sustainability and championing the college's continued culture and practices towards Netzero.

You will therefore need to be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent people management and development skills.
• Experience in working with T Levels, Apprenticeship standards, commercial courses, HE and higher-level programmes.
• Ability to build and develop effective and sustainable relationships with employers and stakeholders.
• Creative and innovative approaches which deliver an exceptional student experience and student outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with external organisations, such as the CTEC for the East of England, and the Clean Energy Technical Excellence College coalition.
• Ability to champion sustainability across the college, in both operational practices and supporting curriculum teams to teach sustainability to our learners.

As part of this role, you will also be required to undertake some teaching hours; therefore, you should be able to demonstrate proven teaching expertise in a related subject area.

You should also hold a relevant degree or professional qualification, maths and English at level 2 or equivalent, alongside a teaching qualification at level 5.

This post is based at Suffolk New College, Ipswich Campus. However, Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site therefore you will be required to work at and travel between campuses.

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

Closing date: Tuesday 29th September 2026 at Midnight

Interview date: To be confirmed

The College reserves the right to close this advert early.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

You may use AI tools to support your application but all information must truthfully reflect your own skills and experience. You may be asked to discuss the details during the recruitment process.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantees to shortlist all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks.

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