Director of Construction and Green Skills

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in a rapidly growing college, shaping provision at the forefront of regional and national priorities and helping to drive construction growth, green skills development and the future workforce.

As a key member of the Extended Leadership Group, you will provide strategic leadership across 16–18, adult and apprenticeship provision, driving high levels of achievement, progression and learner success. You will ensure learners develop the skills, knowledge and experience needed to progress into employment, further study and higher-level training aligned to the evolving needs of industry.

We welcome applications from experienced managers across different trade departments, as well as Heads of Department who are ready to take the next step in their leadership career. This is an opportunity to broaden your leadership experience, influence a significant area of the college and play a key role in shaping its future direction.

You will lead a large and influential Directorate of over 1,200 learners and 80+ staff, with five direct reports comprising Learning Area Managers. You will develop a coherent skills pipeline from entry level through to advanced technical and higher-level pathways, ensuring consistent quality, strong performance and an excellent learner experience across the Directorate.

You will shape industry-led curriculum aligned to LSIP priorities, respond to significant regional growth through Brabazon and the West of England Innovation Arc, and strengthen collaborative delivery with Exeter College as the South West technical excellence partner for construction.

With the college continuing to grow and invest in its provision, you will have the opportunity to lead innovation, develop advanced technical and higher-level programmes, strengthen employer partnerships and build a sustainable pipeline of skilled talent. Your leadership will help ensure learners are equipped to progress into high-quality, skilled and sustainable employment within a rapidly evolving construction and technical sector.

• Lead a high-performing Construction and Green Skills Directorate across 16–18, adult and apprenticeships
• Design a progressive, joined-up curriculum pathway, from entry to higher-level technical provision
• Drive development of higher-level skills and progression routes, aligned to workforce demand
• Align provision to LSIP priorities and regional economic growth sectors
• Respond to developments including Brabazon and the West of England Innovation Arc
• Strengthen employer partnerships and co-design, ensuring industry relevance
• Build collaborative delivery with Exeter College, leveraging regional technical excellence
• Drive green skills and sustainable construction curriculum development
• Secure high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across all provision types
• Lead large-scale teams to deliver high-impact, employment-focused outcomes

We're looking for an inspirational and strategic leader with a proven track record of delivering outstanding outcomes in further or post-16 education. You'll bring experience of leading high-performing teams, developing innovative employer-led curriculum, and driving quality, achievement and learner success.

You'll be a collaborative relationship builder, able to influence partners, employers and stakeholders, with the commercial awareness and strategic vision to respond to the evolving needs of the construction and green skills sector. Above all, you'll be passionate about developing people, championing inclusion, and creating opportunities that prepare learners for successful careers.

SGS understand that its employees are the foundation of their impact within the community and the success of their learners. That's why they offer a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits designed to support not only your professional growth but also your personal well-being.

Joining the team means stepping into a role that allows you to make a significant positive impact. Whether in academic positions, benefiting from the generous defined benefit pension schemes. Teachers’ pension scheme (TPS) with employer contributions of over 23%, or in corporate and support roles with access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) featuring contributions of up to 16%, your future financial security is a priority.

Your work-life balance is supported by a generous annual leave and family leave package. This includes up to 39 days’ annual leave for academic staff plus additional development days, 25–30 days for corporate and support roles based on service length, and 35 days for management positions (all Full-Time Equivalent), with the option to buy up to 5 extra days of leave. SGS also offer the best family leave scheme in the sector, including 18 weeks’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave, alongside additional support for fertility treatment, kinship leave and other family-friendly benefits.