Programme Manager – Access & Scaffolding
Are you a forward-thinking and enthusiastic education or training manager with a background in construction, engineering or a related technical discipline?
CITB is seeking an accomplished Programme Manager for Access & Scaffolding to lead, develop and grow our apprenticeship and commercial training provision at NCC South.
You may currently work within a Further Education college, an independent/private training provider or another vocational training environment. What matters most is your proven ability to lead people, improve quality and successfully manage and grow a vocational curriculum.
This is an exciting opportunity to join and lead an experienced team while bringing fresh ideas, energy and strategic direction to a specialist curriculum area that is essential to the construction industry.
Hours of Work: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday, 7.25 hours per day and Fridays 6 hours
Contract: Permanent
Grade: SL1
Target Salary: £58,633 per annum
Additional Benefits: Car Allowance £6,799 per annum and outer London weighting allowance £2,650 per annum
Location: NCC South, Manor Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 2AD
The opportunity
As Programme Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, performance, quality and strategic growth of the Access and Scaffolding curriculum area.
You will join an established and experienced team of lecturers, instructors, assessors and support colleagues. Your role will be to provide visible and inspirational leadership, build on existing strengths and create an environment in which innovation, high expectations and continuous improvement are encouraged.
You will combine strategic curriculum leadership with effective operational management, ensuring that provision remains high-quality, compliant, financially sustainable and responsive to the changing needs of employers and the construction sector.
Working closely with employers, industry partners, awarding organisations and internal stakeholders, you will identify opportunities to expand provision, strengthen learner progression and support CITB’s wider strategic priorities.
Direct experience of managing Access and Scaffolding provision would be advantageous. However, we are equally interested in experienced managers from broader construction, engineering, building services or technical education backgrounds who can demonstrate a successful track record of curriculum leadership and growth.
About the Role
You will:
Lead and manage the Access & Scaffolding curriculum area, providing clear operational direction and leadership
Ensure provision meets Ofsted Education Inspection Framework standards and Skills Development Scotland requirements where applicable
Drive compliance with funding regulations, awarding body requirements and internal quality standards
Lead curriculum planning, ensuring programmes are commercially viable and aligned to industry needs
Manage and develop lecturers, instructors and support teams, fostering a culture of excellence in teaching, learning and assessment
Lead quality improvement initiatives, self-assessment activity and curriculum performance reviews
Develop high-quality learning resources and effective teaching practices
Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, industry partners, awarding organisations and other stakeholders
Oversee learner performance, implementing strategies to support learners at risk of falling behind
Ensure the safe management of specialist equipment, plant and resources within the curriculum area
Champion safeguarding, inclusion, equality, diversity and health and safety across all activities
What we’re looking for:
Essential:
Experience in education at management level
Minimum level 3 vocational qualification relevant to Construction or Engineering
Relevant specialist licences and industry qualifications
Significant construction industry experience within a related discipline
Experience of managing curriculum, quality improvement or training programmes
Level 5 teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve within two years)
Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification (or willingness to work towards)
English and Maths at Level 2 or above
Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to lead, motivate and inspire teams
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
Commitment to continuous professional development
Desirable
Higher-level construction-related qualification
Higher-level education qualification
Experience of apprenticeship delivery and vocational education
Strong understanding of current Access & Scaffolding industry standards and practices
SMSTS Certificate (or willingness to work towards)
What You’ll Get in Return:
Free onsite lunch — Yes, every day!
Free onsite parking — No meters, no stress
All PPE provided — Fully kitted out, ready to teach
25 days holiday + bank holidays
3 additional days Christmas shutdown
Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
Life assurance (4x salary)
2 paid volunteering days per year
Professional development & funded training qualifications
Employee Assistance Programme — because your wellbeing matters
A team that respects you, your trade, and your time-served knowledge
Join CITB (Help Build the Future of UK Construction)
At CITB, we help the construction industry attract, develop and retain the talent it needs to thrive. You'll join an organisation that is passionate about learning, innovation and creating opportunities for people across the sector.
Closing Date
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the stated closing date. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.
Safer Recruitment
CITB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. Candidates must be willing to undergo the requisite pre-employment vetting checks and procedures, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. An enhanced DBS with child barring check is required for this post.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, and warnings, including those that are spent, unless they are protected under current DBS filtering rules.
During the shortlisting process, CITB may consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.
Please note: It is a criminal offence for an individual who is barred from working in regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults to apply for this position.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
We are committed to equal opportunities and recruit based on merit, skills and experience.
