Programme Lead - Electrical

Windsor Forest Colleges Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking an electrical specialist with team leadership experience to lead our Electrical provision within the Apprenticeships Department at the Slough & Langley College campus.

This full-time, permanent role offers a salary on the Support Staff pay scale (£47,456–£50,701), with responsibility for delivering and coordinating electrical programmes, mentoring delivery staff, and ensuring high-quality learner progress toward End Point Assessments.

Qualifications

• Relevant vocational qualifications in Electrical Installation or Maintenance.
• 18th Edition certification, AM2 / AM2S.
• Recognised teaching or assessing qualifications or willingness to work towards them.
• Experience leading a team within an electrical trade.

Responsibilities

• Take operational ownership of Electrical programmes within the Apprenticeships Department.
• Train, coach and assess a caseload of apprentices to industry standards.
• Oversee quality assurance, IQA processes and regular EPA readiness activities.
• Build relationships with local and national employers to meet industry needs.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Electrical installation

AM2/AM2S

18th Edition

Teaching/Assessing qualifications

Education

Vocational qualifications in Electrical Installation or Maintenance

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.