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Programme Manager - Engineering and Electrical

Dovetail Ref: 193087
FE & HE £41,000 - £49,300 per annum Permanent lead Level 6 November 2026
South East
Molly Bishop

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Education Details

Engineering Further Education fe college
Levels: Level 3Level 4
Also teaches: Electrical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

Job Description

Programme Manager - Engineering and Electrical

Permanent, Full-Time

Location: South East

Salary: £41,000 - £49,300

Are you an experienced engineering or electrical teaching professional ready to step into curriculum leadership?

About the Role

As Programme Manager, you'll lead and develop the mechanical and electrical engineering provision for an education provider in the South East, working across both curriculum areas to ensure learners receive high-quality teaching, training and assessment.

You'll manage and support teaching teams, oversee curriculum planning and quality, and make sure programmes meet learner needs, industry standards and the organisation's performance targets. You'll also play a key role in building relationships with employers and stakeholders to keep provision relevant and responsive to local skills needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading the course development of mechanical engineering and electrical programmes.
  • Delivering mechanical engineering programmes.
  • Managing, supporting and developing teaching staff, including performance management and professional development.
  • Overseeing curriculum quality, teaching, learning and assessment to ensure strong learner outcomes.
  • Monitoring recruitment, retention, achievement and progression, using data to drive improvement.
  • Ensuring provision meets relevant funding, compliance and quality assurance requirements.
  • Building and maintaining effective relationships with employers and external stakeholders.
  • Contributing to wider curriculum strategy and continuous improvement across the organisation.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • A Level 4 Teaching Qualification
  • A strong technical background in mechanical engineering.
  • Experience managing and developing teaching staff

If you're ready to lead an engineering and electrical provision and help shape the next generation of skilled professionals, we'd love to hear from you.

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Molly Bishop

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Requirements

  • Level 4 Teaching Qualification
  • Strong technical background in mechanical engineering
  • Experience managing and developing teaching staff
  • Performance management experience
  • Curriculum planning and quality oversight experience

Skills & Qualifications

Mechanical engineeringElectrical engineeringCurriculum developmentStaff managementQuality assurancePerformance managementStakeholder engagementData analysisTeaching and assessmentEmployer engagement

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