Programme Manager - Engineering

The Bedford College Group; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education provider in Dunstable is seeking a Programme Manager – Engineering to lead innovative engineering programmes and ensure high standards in teaching and learning. The successful candidate will manage staff and enhance student outcomes while maintaining educational standards. Requirements include a recognized teaching qualification and experience in an engineering discipline. Offering a salary between £40,000 and £46,349 per annum with extensive benefits, including 35 days of annual leave and a dynamic working environment.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Teacher’s pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven success in managing teams within Further Education.
• Ability to influence at all levels and maintain professional standards.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of engineering programmes.
• Drive standards in teaching and ensure student success.
• Manage engineering curriculum staff and oversee recruitment.

Skills

Curriculum Leadership

Quality Assurance

Team Management

Effective Communication

Adaptability

Education

Recognised teaching qualification

Degree in Engineering or substantial experience

Job description

Previous applicants need not apply.

Role:

Programme Manager – Engineering

Location:

Central Bedfordshire College – The Incuba

Salary / Benefits:

Salary is between £40,000 and £46,349 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 35 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours / Weeks:

37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type:

Permanent – Full Time

This is a UK based contract , and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK . Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Programme Manager in Engineering to join our Engineering department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Programme Manager, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Curriculum Leadership – Lead the development and delivery of engineering programmes that are innovative, industry-relevant, and aligned with employer needs and strategic growth priorities.
• Quality & Student Outcomes – Drive high standards in teaching, learning, and assessment to ensure student success, progression, and achievement exceed national benchmarks.
• Team & Resource Management – Manage engineering curriculum staff, oversee recruitment and development, and ensure consistent application of college policies and performance standards.
• Teaching & Professional Practice – Deliver a fractional teaching timetable in engineering, maintain awarding body standards, and support continuous improvement in pedagogy and learner engagement.
• College-Wide & Statutory Duties – Contribute to cross-campus activities, uphold safeguarding, equality, health & safety, and engage in ongoing professional development to support college-wide initiatives.

About you:

• Qualifications & Industry Expertise – Recognised teaching qualification and a degree or substantial experience in an engineering discipline, with credibility in leading subject-specific provision.
• Leadership & Management Experience – Proven success in managing teams within Further Education, including course leadership, performance monitoring, and supporting Ofsted inspections.
• Curriculum & Quality Skills – Strong understanding of quality assurance systems, data-driven course improvement, and the ability to deliver high-quality learning experiences across engineering levels.
• Professional & Interpersonal Skills – Effective communicator and team collaborator with the ability to motivate staff, influence at all levels, and maintain professional standards and boundaries.
• Commitment & Flexibility – Willingness to travel across campuses, adapt working hours, uphold safeguarding and health & safety responsibilities, and engage in continuous professional development.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held:

18 November 2025

VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About Central Bedfordshire College

Central Bedfordshire College (CBC) operates campuses across Central Bedfordshire. Offering a wide range of modern and professional facilities to prepare students for their chosen career pathway. CBC benefits from excellent transport links and town centre locations, enabling students to experience a high standard of education and training, alongside a thriving social experience.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire : Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College andTreshamCollegein the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough;ShuttleworthCollege,a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for MotorsportalongsideSilverstonerace circuit.To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.