Head of Higher Education Engineering & Industry Partnerships

Wigan & Leigh College; Leigh; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Medicash healthcare plan

Dental/eye care benefits

Occupational health support

Salary sacrifice schemes

Railcard & Tusker Green car scheme

Discount schemes

Job summary

Wigan & Leigh College is seeking a Head of Higher Education Engineering to lead the provision, directing a portfolio that includes higher apprenticeships, Pearson Higher Nationals, and university-partner provision. You will work with employers, universities and awarding organisations to expand high‑quality courses from Level 3 to Level 6.

You will shape staff, quality, partnerships and planning, ensuring learners receive ambitious, coherent and technically relevant experiences, while driving

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant higher-level qualification in Engineering or related subject.
• A recognised teaching qualification.
• Significant experience teaching and leading Higher Education Engineering.
• Experience managing higher-level programmes and improving student outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of higher apprenticeships, gateway and end-point assessment.
• Confidence working with employers, universities, awarding organisations, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead Higher Education Engineering provision, setting direction and delivery plans.
• Manage a portfolio including higher apprenticeships, Pearson Higher Nationals, and university-partner provision.
• Develop new provision led by student demand, employer need, and regional skills priorities.
• Monitor recruitment, retention, achievement, progression and student satisfaction, driving quality improvement.
• Lead and develop staff, and collaborate with leading employers, universities, and awarding organisations.
• Budget, resources and learning environments management.

Skills

Teaching leadership

HE Engineering knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering or related subject

Recognised teaching qualification

Job description

Wigan & Leigh College is seeking a Head of Higher Education Engineering to lead the provision, directing a portfolio that includes higher apprenticeships, Pearson Higher Nationals, and university-partner provision. You will work with employers, universities and awarding organisations to expand high‑quality courses from Level 3 to Level 6.

You will shape staff, quality, partnerships and planning, ensuring learners receive ambitious, coherent and technically relevant experiences, while driving