Head of Construction & Trade Services

Head of Construction & Trade Services - Contract
Location: Loughborough
Contract: Full-time, 3 months End of August Until November 2026
Start Date: End of August 2026
Duration: Until November 2026
Rate: -400450 Per Day

Are you an experienced Head of Construction & Trade Services looking for your next contract, and available for a quick start.

We are seeking a Head of Construction to provide short-term management support across our Further Education provision.
The successful candidate will provide leadership and oversight across a broad range of construction curriculum areas, potentially including:

• Construction
• Multi-Trade
• Brickwork
• Painting & Decorating
• Plumbing & Gas
• Other associated construction curriculum areas

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced FE Manager who is confident leading a curriculum department, managing staff and ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Construction curriculum across 2 colleges
• Provide effective leadership and support to curriculum staff.
• Oversee the day-to-day management and delivery of the curriculum.
• Ensure high standards of teaching, learning, student experience and outcomes.
• Monitor curriculum performance and support improvement activity where required.
• Manage curriculum resources, staffing and operational requirements.
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders and curriculum teams to ensure effective provision.
• Ensure compliance with relevant FE, safeguarding, health & safety and quality requirements.

About You
We are looking for someone with:

• Significant management experience within Further Education.
• Experience leading a curriculum department or broad curriculum area.
• Strong knowledge of Construction and/or related vocational provision.
• Experience of curriculum planning, quality assurance and performance management.
• Available for quick start

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)
To apply for this role or to be considered for further opportunities, please click "Apply Now" or contact Christopher Palmer-White at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.