Lecturer in Electrical Installation (FE)

University College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Staff development

On-site parking

Gym membership

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

University College Birmingham invites applications for a Lecturer in Electrical Installation (FE) based in Birmingham. The role encompasses delivering engaging FE-level electrical installation teaching and developing a multimillion-pound retrofit centre for Sustainable Construction.

The successful candidate will join a growing team, work with senior staff, and help ensure students are work-ready for employment or career progression.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and practical teaching on Electrical Installations in FE settings.
• Collaborate with Senior Lecturers and Head of Department to ensure world-class delivery and produce work-ready students.

Job description

Job Title: Lecturer in Electrical Installation (FE)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £35,608 - £43,482 per annum - AC2

Job type: Permanent, Full-time or part-time positions are available

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

The Role:

Do you have experience teaching Electrical Installations in Further Education or are you an experienced Electrician looking for a new challenge?

Do you want to join a team developing a multimillion-pound retrofit centre for Sustainable Construction? University College Birmingham's School of Engineering, Digital and Sustainable Construction is developing a cutting-edge facility right in the heart of Birmingham. In September 2022, we launched Further Education programmes for Built Environment. Using only the best resources and high-tech kit in the sector, you will have one of the most inspiring facilities to work in alongside outstanding academic support from across the sector.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated lecturer to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience of teaching electrical installations in an FE setting or an Electrician wanting to pass on their skills to the next generation. We welcome applications for part-time or full-time contracts.

You will work with Senior Lecturers and the Head of Department to ensure our delivery is world class and that we produce work‑ready students for employment or career progression.

The ideal candidate for this role will be committed to self‑development and keeping up to date with industry innovation.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions - 28.6%
• 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 - Thursday 22nd October 2026.

Interview Date - Monday 9th November 2026.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; University Lecturer, College Lecturer, Electrical Installations Lecturer, Engineering Tutor, Engineering Assessor, Engineering Trainer, Electrical Engineering Assessor, Electrical Engineering Teacher, Electronic Engineering Assessor, Mechanical Engineering Tutor, Electrical Engineering Coordinator may also be considered for this role.