Casual Lecturer in Leather Craft

About The Role and Person

Capel Manor College offers historic and prestigious qualifications in saddlery and shoemaking with The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers’ Diploma in Saddle, Harness and Bridle Making, The Worshipful Company of Saddlers Certificates and the Access to HE Diploma in Shoemaking. Our saddlery and leather work courses teach skills that are taught through practical demonstrations and hands‑on workshops, providing students with the skill set needed for working within the leather industries.

Our students go on to work with a range of employers such as saddlers, luxury leather goods makers, the British Army and fashion designers.

We now have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join the team at Capel Manor College delivering saddlery and/or shoemaking courses.

The successful candidate will have a relevant qualification in saddlery and/or shoemaking and relevant industry experience, with a network of contacts that can support our learners. They will be experienced working in leathercraft and have the ability to demonstrate knowledge of the design process through to the finished product. The motivation to research, develop and implement new concepts and ideas in this specialist area is also desirable.

This is a casual position and the working hours will be variable including some weekends. Please indicate your availability in your application form.

Over the last 50 years, Capel Manor College has helped thousands of school leavers and adults achieve their dream of working with animals, plants and the environment. As London’s environmental college, the College plays a vital role in the green agenda for the capital, equipping the next generation of land‑based sector workers with the skills and knowledge needed to preserve and protect London’s wildlife, national parks and green spaces.

Capel Manor College offers excellent staff benefits. These include generous annual leave, access to a defined pension scheme, retail and leisure discounts and access to an online GP. For further information on staff benefits, please .

At Capel Manor College, we are dedicated to creating and promoting an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. We strive for a truly representative workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Additionally, we are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students. We expect all staff members to share and uphold this commitment.

Please note that the College does not have a sponsorship licence. We are therefore unable to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close a position once sufficient suitable applications have been received to form a short list. Early application is therefore encouraged.