Programme Lead - Electrical

Windsor College; England; Remote; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave plus bank/public

LGPS employer contributions

Free on-site parking

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised leisure courses

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies

Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria

Wellbeing benefits including staffCoun

Job summary

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Specialist to lead the Electrical provision within Apprenticeships. The role is based at Slough & Langley College and offers a permanent, full-time position with a salary of £47,456 to £50,701 on the Support Staff pay scale.

You will oversee curriculum planning, quality assurance, and a delivery team, while coaching apprentices toward EPA readiness and building employer relationships to align training with industry needs.

Qualifications

• Vocational qualifications in Electrical Installation or Maintenance.
• 18th Edition certification.
• AM2/AM2S and recognised teaching or assessing qualifications or willingness to work towards them.
• Experience supervising or mentoring teams in a training environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical programmes and own the electrical provision within Apprenticeships.
• Mentor and manage delivery team; plan curriculum and standardisation.
• Oversee quality assurance including EQA visits and IQA processes.
• Track learner progress and drive continuous improvement.
• Directly train, coach, and assess apprentices against industry standards.
• Build strong links with local and national employers to meet industry needs.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum planning

Quality assurance

learner support

Education

Electrical Installation or Maintenance qualification

18th Edition Certification

AM2/AM2S

Teaching or Assessing qualification (or willingness to work towards)

Job description

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a skilled electrical specialist with team leadership experience to lead our Electrical provision within the Apprenticeships Department. Located at our Slough & Langley College campus, this full time, permanent position offers a salary between £47,456 (M38) and £50,701 (M41) on the Support Staff pay scale, depending on your experience and qualifications.

In this key role, you will take operational ownership of our Electrical programmes, supporting learners through every step of their journey. Reporting to the Head of Apprenticeships, you will guide and mentor your delivery team through regular team management, curriculum planning and standardisation. You will also oversee quality assurance by supporting EQA visits, managing IQA processes, tracking learner progress and helping drive continuous improvement across the department.

Alongside supporting your team, you will directly train, coach and assess a caseload of apprentices against industry standards, spotting extra support needs early to ensure learners are confident and ready for their End Point Assessment (EPA / AM2S). Additionally, you will build strong working relationships with local and national employers to ensure our training meets real-world industry needs.

We are looking for applicants with relevant vocational qualifications in Electrical Installation or Maintenance, an 18th Edition certification, AM2 / AM2S and recognised teaching or assessing qualifications (or a willingness to work towards them). Experience working in the trade alongside team supervisory or mentoring skills will be key to your success.

For further details on the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

About Us

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Slough & Langley College, Windsor College, Strode's College (Egham) and Berkshire College of Agriculture (Maidenhead). Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year

Our staff benefit from:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and college closure days
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) currently offering 24.3% employer contribution
• Free on-site parking at all sites
• Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies supporting Work Life Balance
• Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on the 24th of November 2026.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.

• Job Reference windsorforest/TP/5951/802 - 2
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 25 November, 2026
• Job Category Apprenticeships
• Business Unit Support
• Location Slough & Langley College Station Road, Langley, Berkshire, SL3 8BY., United Kingdom