Section Manager - Service Industries

Richmond upon Thames College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond upon Thames College is seeking a Section Manager to oversee the Service Industries department at our Richmond Campus. You will lead a team with extensive industry experience and work to ensure high quality vocational provision aligned with employer needs and industry standards.

The role includes leadership and oversight within the Business department, with opportunities for training and progression within the HRUC group, benefiting learners and staff across London and Surrey.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Service Industries department and provide leadership across the Business department.
• Collaborate with HRUC and college teams to ensure high-quality vocational provision aligned with industry standards.

Job description

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Salary: £47,939 to £52,165per annum inclusive of London Weighting

Hours: 36 hours per week

ContractType: Permanent contract

PostType: Full Time

ClosingDate: Sunday 20 September 2026

InterviewDate: To be confirmed

Reference: 100630

Our Business and Service Industries School, based at our Richmond Campus, offers a range of vocational and professional programmes from Level 1 to Level 5, a strong apprenticeship programme and professional certificates. Working in collaboration with local and national employers, we successfully prepare learners for a wide range of careers and/or higher education, meeting the latest industry standards. Employer needs are central to our curriculum provision, and we are committed to equipping our students with the skills and techniques to navigate the digital landscape of the future.

As a Section Manager, you will be joining a friendly and supportive team with extensive industry experience, all committed to the success of our learners. In this role, your primary responsibility will be overseeing the Service Industries department, with an additional element of leadership and oversight within the Business department. With access to numerous training and development opportunities and scope for promotion within the College, this position offers a varied and rewarding career path. The courses within the Service Industries school include BTEC Sports, C&G Catering and NCFE Travel and Tourism.

Richmond upon Thames College is part of the Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge College Group (HRUC) and is one of London’s most successful Further Education Colleges providing education and training to 16-19 year old’s and adults from across Richmond, London and Surrey, for over 80 years. We have opened a new building in 2020 and a brand-new technology-focused STEM Centre in 2024.

This exciting and innovative new learning environment is located within the grounds of the current college site, so remains convenient for public transport links – it is adjacent to the A316 and just a short walk from Twickenham rail station and a number of regular London bus routes.

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HRUC is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all people, irrespective of disability, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, transsexual or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, religion/faith or pregnancy and maternity leave.

Disclosure and Barring Service checks:

HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. To ensure that we meet our safeguarding commitments we will carry out all necessary pre-employment checks, including undertaking an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check for all successful candidates.

Where references are taken up by the College, it is our policy not to disclose references to candidates.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders:

Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge College (HRUC) is committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, employees, learners, and volunteers, including those with criminal records. We actively promote equality of opportunity and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including ex-offenders. Our approach is in line with all relevant and current safeguarding and equality legislation.