Strategic Lead, Building Services & Engineering

The East Kent Colleges Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday (38 days)

Flexible personal leave

Exclusive discounts & perks

Wellbeing and health support

Competitive pension scheme

Job summary

East Kent Colleges Group is seeking a Head of Building Services and Engineering at Ashford College to lead Plumbing, Electrical and Engineering, driving learner outcomes, employer engagement and innovation.

You will ensure high quality provision, manage a delegated budget, and shape the future workforce with a strong leadership style. A degree level qualification and a recognised teaching qualification are essential, with proven teaching practice and curriculum development experience.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification required for the role.
• Recognised teaching qualification (DET/PGCE/CertEd) needed.
• Proven teaching practice at good or outstanding level; curriculum planning exp.

Responsibilities

• Manage courses and staff across Plumbing, Electrical and Engineering.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing curriculum area.
• Ensure quality of programme provision and effective budget management.

Skills

Leadership & people management

Curriculum planning & development

Teaching & assessment

Industry knowledge

Education

Degree level qualification

DET/PGCE/CertEd teaching qualification

Job description

East Kent Colleges Group is seeking a Head of Building Services and Engineering at Ashford College to lead Plumbing, Electrical and Engineering, driving learner outcomes, employer engagement and innovation.

You will ensure high quality provision, manage a delegated budget, and shape the future workforce with a strong leadership style. A degree level qualification and a recognised teaching qualification are essential, with proven teaching practice and curriculum development experience.