Cardiff and Vale College is seeking an ambitious and inspirational leader to join the College as Head of Engineering (Including Business Development).
This is a strategic leadership role with responsibility for the overall management and performance of the Engineering provision, including curriculum planning and delivery, teaching and learning, quality improvement, learner outcomes, resource management and business development. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will play a key role in shaping the future of one of the College's priority curriculum areas while supporting the development of new facilities and strengthening employer partnerships.
You will lead a diverse team to deliver outstanding outcomes for learners, drive growth and innovation across the curriculum and ensure the department remains responsive to local, regional and national skills priorities.
You will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Engineering department, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, learner-focused curriculum that meets the needs of students, employers and the wider community.
Working collaboratively with senior leaders, employers and industry partners, you will develop and grow curriculum provision, strengthen existing partnerships and identify new opportunities for commercial activity, income generation and business development.
You will drive excellence in teaching, learning and assessment, champion innovation and digital practices, and ensure continuous improvement in learner attendance, achievement, progression and overall experience.
You will also lead on departmental performance, quality assurance, staffing, budgets and resource management, ensuring the department achieves its strategic and operational objectives while maximising efficiency and sustainability.
You will be an experienced and successful leader with a strong background in Engineering or a related technical discipline, together with a proven ability to lead high-performing teams and deliver excellent outcomes.
You will possess significant experience of curriculum leadership, quality improvement, strategic planning and stakeholder engagement, with a track record of achieving targets, managing budgets and driving organisational performance.
You will be an excellent communicator with strong analytical and people management skills, capable of building productive relationships with employers, industry partners, learners and colleagues across the organisation.
You will hold an appropriate vocational or academic qualification, such as a degree, HNC/HND or equivalent professional experience, together with a recognised teaching qualification and evidence of continuing professional development.
At Cardiff and Vale College, our vision is to be Inspirational, Inclusive and Influential. We are committed to transforming lives by unlocking potential and developing skills, providing sector-leading education and training across the region.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future direction of Engineering education, contribute to major strategic developments and help shape the workforce of the future. You will join an ambitious and forward-thinking organisation where innovation, collaboration and learner success are at the heart of everything we do.
The closing date for completed applications is 4th August at 11:59pm.
For full details of the role, responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job pack. To find out more about Cardiff and Vale College, visit www.cavc.ac.uk. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the Recruitment Team at
[email protected].
Applications must be submitted using the Cardiff and Vale College application form. The College welcomes applications in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if you would like the interview and assessment process to be conducted in Welsh.
All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Employment cannot commence until a satisfactory and up-to-date DBS check has been received. The College's Procedure for the Suitability of Ex-Offenders for Employment is available upon request.
Please note that some roles may require registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC). Where this applies, employment will be conditional upon obtaining and maintaining the appropriate registration.
Employment with Cardiff and Vale College is also subject to satisfactory references. Before employment can commence, the College must receive two references, one of which must be from your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted following appointment.
These checks form part of our pre-employment requirements and must be satisfactorily completed before employment can commence.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities and are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the learners and communities we serve. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we are committed to the recruitment, development and retention of disabled people, ensuring an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
