Strategic Director of Agriculture & Environment Studies

PLUMPTON COLLEGE; Plumpton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days' annual leave

Teachers' Pension Scheme

high-quality CPD

Disability Confident Committed

TOTUM and Blue Light Card

eye tests

onsite gym

cycle-to-work

discounted Plumpton produce

on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Plumpton College is seeking an outstanding leader to become Director of Agriculture and Environment Studies. You will shape strategy, grow the division and drive long-term sustainability while aligning with industry needs and labour market trends.

You will lead teams, ensure high-quality teaching and assessment, and strengthen partnerships with employers and sector bodies to enhance delivery and regional impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of leading and managing teams and delivering sustained high performance.
• Track record of leading change, driving improvement and achieving strong learner outcomes.
• Relevant professional or academic qualifications, with experience in curriculum leadership, teaching and/or assessment.
• Sector knowledge and industry insight within agriculture, environmental studies or related land-based disciplines.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with confidence using data and management information to inform decision making.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and collaborative working.

Responsibilities

• Set and deliver a strategic vision for Agriculture and Environment Studies, anticipating sector trends and national priorities.
• Build partnerships with employers and industry bodies to inform curriculum development and drive regional impact.
• Lead and inspire managers and teams to foster a high-performance culture and develop future leaders.
• Ensure outstanding teaching, learning and assessment, championing innovation and learner progression.
• Oversee curriculum activity with focus on sustainable growth, resources and performance against targets.
• Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement through data, evaluation and learner feedback.
• Contribute to wider college leadership, governance and external engagement.

Skills

Team leadership

Curriculum leadership

Change management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree or PhD welcomed

Tools

Leadership qualification

Job description

Plumpton College is seeking an outstanding leader to become Director of Agriculture and Environment Studies. You will shape strategy, grow the division and drive long-term sustainability while aligning with industry needs and labour market trends.

You will lead teams, ensure high-quality teaching and assessment, and strengthen partnerships with employers and sector bodies to enhance delivery and regional impact.