Lecturer Built Environment Apprenticeships (HE)

University College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

University College Birmingham seeks a Lecturer for Built Environment Apprenticeships to inspire and educate the next generation in the construction sector. This full-time, permanent role involves mentoring apprentices, delivering lectures, and contributing to the growth of the Sustainable Construction department. With a focus on flexibility and professional impact, the position offers an opportunity to shape future talent in Building Services Engineering.

Benefits

38 days' paid leave per year

Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme

Subsidised private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual health MOTs

Professional qualification sponsorship

Salary sacrifice schemes

Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking

Free on-site gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in the built environment and apprenticeship delivery.
• Ability to teach up to Level 6 in Higher Education.
• Knowledge of construction or building services sector.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support Level 4 Building Services apprentices.
• Conduct apprenticeship reviews and deliver lectures.
• Mentor and guide apprentices in their professional development.

Skills

Mentoring

Teaching

Guiding

Education

Relevant degree in Built Environment

Job description

Job Title: Lecturer Built Environment Apprenticeships (HE)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: GBP38,249 - GBP42,882 per annum - AC2

Job type: Full time, Permanent

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role:

Are you an experienced professional in the built environment, ready to inspire the next generation of talent?

Have you worked closely with apprentices and employers in the construction or building services sector? Do you have experience delivering apprenticeship reviews and teaching up to Level 6 in Higher Education?

If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Sustainable Construction department is growing rapidly, with successful and in-demand HE programmes attracting learners from the UK and abroad. We are now looking for a knowledgeable and committed Apprenticeship Lecturer to support our expanding cohort of Level 4 Building Services apprentices, with the potential to contribute to the launch of a new Level 6 programme in early 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys mentoring, guiding, and developing the potential of others. Whether you're a seasoned lecturer or a built environment professional ready to share your experience, your insight and leadership can make a real impact.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing, forward-thinking team that values industry experience as much as academic knowledge.
• Teach and support motivated apprentices-over 25 currently enrolled and more joining soon.
• Play a key role in shaping future talent in Building Services Engineering through both review processes and lecture delivery.
• Work with cutting-edge resources and collaborate with passionate colleagues and industry partners.
• Enjoy a role that combines flexibility, purpose, and professional impact-ideal for someone seeking to give back to the industry in a meaningful way.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave (pro rata)
  • 38 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions - 23.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing date: Sunday 8 June 2025

Interview date: TBC

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Lecturer, Academic Lecturer, University Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, Construction Lecturer, Building Tutor, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher may also be considered for this role.