Senior Lecturer in Building Services (Electrical Installation). Job in Birmingham Education & T[...]

University College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Building Services to join their innovative team in Birmingham. This role offers the chance to work in a state-of-the-art facility focused on Sustainable Construction, developing courses that prepare students for successful careers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Electrical Installations and a passion for teaching and curriculum leadership. With generous benefits, including a substantial holiday allowance and excellent professional development opportunities, this position is perfect for someone ready to make a significant impact in the education sector.

Benefits

38 days' paid leave per year

Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme

Subsidised private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual health MOTs

Professional qualification sponsorship

Salary sacrifice schemes

Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking

Free on-site gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in leading an Electrical Installations team in FE.
• Commitment to self-development and industry innovation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality courses in Electrical Installations.
• Work with the Head of Department to ensure world-class delivery.

Skills

Curriculum Leadership

Electrical Installations

Sustainable Construction

Teaching Skills

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualification

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Title: Senior Lecturer in Building Services (Electrical Installation) FE

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £44,128 - £55,755 per annum - AC3

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted 5th in the Post Graduate Education category in the prestigious 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. The awards are voted for and by students showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between Staff and Students. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role:

Do you want to join a team developing a multimillion-pound retrofit centre for Sustainable Construction? University College Birmingham's School of Engineering, Digital and Sustainable Construction launched in September 2022 a cutting-edge facility right in the heart of Birmingham. In November 2023, we opened James Cond Sustainable Construction Centre to develop our construction trade courses. Using only the best resources and high-tech kit in the sector, you will have one of the most inspiring facilities to work in alongside outstanding academic support from across the sector.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Senior Lecturer or an individual with curriculum leadership experience to join our growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in leading an Electrical Installations team within a Further Education (FE) setting, or for someone ready to take the next step in their career and progress into a leadership role.

The electrical installations team at UCB was started in September 2023 and now consists of over 100 level 2 and around 60 level 3 electrical students. The team will also be developing new green courses (solar) and apprenticeships in the future.

You will work with the Head of Department and other Senior Lecturers to ensure our delivery is world-class and that we produce work-ready students for employment or career progression. You will take a leading role in developing courses and maintaining the quality of the courses being delivered.

The ideal candidate for this role will be committed to self-development and keeping up to date with industry innovation.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions - 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support.
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse.
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship.
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham.
• Free on-site gym membership.

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Thursday 1st May 2025.

Interview Dates - TBC.

UCB is an equal opportunities employer.

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Lecturer, Construction Lecturer, Building Services Lecturer, HNC/D Lecturer, Academic Lecturer, University Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher will also be considered for this role.