Lecturer in Electrical Installation

West Herts; Luton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Pension

Generous holiday scheme

Time off at Christmas

Early finishes on a Friday

Job summary

West Herts College invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in Electrical Installation based at our Luton campus. The role combines practical and theory delivery to support City & Guilds Levels 1–3 and adult learners, with evening teaching from 6–9 pm.

The appointee will bring current industry knowledge to inspire students, assess progress, and help graduates progress in trades, with support for teaching qualifications and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching or assessing in an educational setting is desirable.
• Assessor and/or IQA qualifications would be advantageous.
• Teaching qualification training or attainment will be provided during employment.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess City and Guilds Levels 1–3 and 16–18/adult learners.
• Deliver practical and theoretical Electrical Installation content.
• Be available to teach 6–9 pm for one or two evenings per week.
• Collaborate with employers to align student skills with industry needs.

Skills

Electrical installation experience

Education

Electrical installation qualifications (2320 L2/3, 2365 L2/3, Level 3 NVQ)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the School of Engineering for a full-time lecturer in Electrical Installation based at our campus in Luton.

We are looking for a lecturer who can use their industry knowledge to help our budding electricians excel within practical and theory environments.

This is an exciting opportunity for a current electrician experienced in industry to change their career into an educational setting and share knowledge and skills with the next generation.

The successful candidate will be teaching and assessing young adults across City and Guilds Levels 1 -3 and with a range of 16-18 and adult learners on full time and part time courses. The successful candidate must be available to teach in the evening 6 – 9 pm for either one or two evenings.

Our Electrical courses are delivered by tutors with extensive knowledge and professional expertise of the industry and work closely with employers to develop students and their own skills.

As well as the relevant skills and industry standard qualifications (which could include, Electrical installation competencies pt.1 & 2 or 2320 level 2 & 3, 2365 Level 2 & 3, or a Level 3 NVQ) we are looking for someone with an enthusiasm for helping people of all ages and abilities to achieve their potential. Assessor and/or IQA qualifications would be advantageous.

Holding a teaching qualification is desirable but not essential as training and the chance to achieve a teaching qualification whilst working for the College will be provided.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 15th November 2026. The successful candidate will join our team from January 2027.

You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be encouraged to upskill.

• cycle to work scheme
• free on-site parking
• pension
• generous holiday scheme
• time off at Christmas
• early finishes on a Friday

If you have any questions or queries, please contact a member of the Human Resources team who will be happy to help. WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for a role, please contact us.