Head of Built Environment -Level Skills; on-site

Head of Built Environment Higher-Level Skills (on-site)

This position is a permanent, full‑time role based at Suffolk New College, Ipswich. The incumbent will lead the operational and strategic aspects of our Built Environment Higher Level Skills programmes across Engineering, Construction & Building Technologies, and will also deliver teaching hours.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop staff to deliver an exceptional learner experience.
• Support and develop programme design and delivery in alignment with T Levels, Apprenticeship standards, commercial courses, HE and higher-level programmes.
• Build and maintain effective, sustainable relationships with employers and stakeholders.
• Apply creative and innovative approaches to enhance student experience and outcomes.
• Deliver specified teaching hours and demonstrate proven teaching expertise.

Required qualifications:

• Relevant degree or professional qualification.
• Mathematics and English at level 2 or equivalent.
• Teaching qualification at level 5.
• Demonstrated people management and development skills.

Other information:

• Working hours:
  
  35 hours per week (including some teaching), 52 weeks per year.
• Salary: £45,003 – £51,846 per annum (starting salary subject to college assessment process).
• Ability to work across multiple campuses; commuting between sites required.
• Right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.
• All appointments subject to DBS checks and EEO commitments: the college guarantees to shortlist suitably qualified applicants from black or ethnic minority groups and those with disabilities.

Final date to receive applications 15 June 2026.