Senior Lecturer in Building Services (Electrical Installation) FE

Contract: Full-time (Part-time applications will also be considered)

Job Overview: 

Do you want to join a team developing a multimillion-pound retrofit centre for Sustainable Construction? University College Birmingham’s School of Engineering, Digital and Sustainable Construction launched in September 2022 a cutting-edge facility right in the heart of Birmingham. In November 2023, we opened James Cond Sustainable Construction Centre to develop our construction trade courses. Using only the best resources and high-tech kit in the sector, you will have one of the most inspiring facilities to work in alongside outstanding academic support from across the sector.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Senior Lecturer or an individual with curriculum leadership experience to join our growing team. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in leading an Electrical Installations team within a Further Education (FE) setting, or for someone ready to take the next step in their career and progress into a leadership role.

The electrical installations team at UCB was started in September 2023 and now consists of over 100 level 2 and around 60 level 3 electrical students. The team will also be developing new green courses (solar) and apprenticeships in the future.

You will work with the Head of Department and other Senior Lecturers to ensure our delivery is world class and that we produce work-ready students for employment or career progression. You will take a leading role in developing courses and maintaining the quality of the courses being delivered. 

The ideal candidate for this role will be committed to self-development and keeping up to date with industry innovation.

Benefits: 

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days’ paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers’ Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions – 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology and cycle
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Closing Date: 1 May 2025

Interview Dates: TBC 

How to apply: Please click 'Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can download an application pack.

Standard Information: UCB is an equal opportunities employer. 

University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted 5^th in the Post Graduate Education category in the prestigious 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. The awards are voted for and by students showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between Staff and Students. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.  

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.   

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