Programme Manager - Hair and Beauty

College of West Anglia; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave (management)

Contributory pension scheme

Bank holidays (pro-rata)

Course fee waivers

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

College of West Anglia is seeking a Programme Manager - Hair and Beauty to lead the hair and beauty team across King’s Lynn and Wisbech campuses. The role manages courses from level 1 to 3, including hairdressing, barbering, beauty and media make-up, and works with industry to enhance student experience.

The post offers a comprehensive benefits package and a salary in the £45k–£49k range, with 37 hours per week and a strong emphasis on safeguarding and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in FE or similar setting
• Experience delivering hair and beauty related courses
• Strong links with industry partners and employers

Responsibilities

• Lead the Hair and Beauty team across King's Lynn and Wisbech campuses
• Oversee courses from level 1 to 3 including hairdressing, barbering, beauty and media make-up
• Maintain high teaching standards and student progression in collaboration with industry partners
• Contribute to curriculum development and industry applied projects including partnerships with major brands

Job description

JOB TITLE: PROGRAMME MANAGER - HAIR AND BEAUTY

LOCATION: KING'S LYNN AND WISBECH

HOURS: 37 HOURS PER WEEK

SALARY: £45,161 - £49,094 PER ANNUM

Due to internal progression we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lecturer to lead our Hair and Beauty team across both the King's Lynn and Wisbech campuses.

You'll oversee a well-regarded and experienced team offering courses from level 1 to 3 including hairdressing, barbering, beauty and media make up as well as offering alternative GCSE provision for a local secondary academy. We have fantastic facilities where our learners gain experience in industry standard settings. We have recently joined forces with L'Oreal to become an accredited academy and offer commercial services to the local community and college staff, allowing our students to develop the required specialism in the sector.

We regularly attend, and excel at, competitions nationally such as World Skills, AHT and Concept.

We are determined to continue to grow and develop our provision to meet local needs, work closely with employers to establish meaningful work experience and ensure that our students are ready for success in their chosen future career.

We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving hair and beauty team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight knit and supportive teams.

BENEFITS

We offer an excellent package including

• generous annual leave allowance of 35 days per year for management staff
• five College closure days
• Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• fee waivers on some College courses
• a contributory pension scheme with the Teachers Pensions Scheme
• discounts with local businesses
• access to a cycle to work scheme

CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.

Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.

Closing date for receipt of all applications: 12 Noon, Friday 25 September 2026

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Wednesday 7 October 2026

Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words.

We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application.

Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.

CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.

CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.

Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk) .

CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.

No agencies please