Programme Manager - Engineering

Overview

Role:

Programme Manager - EngineeringLocation:

Central Bedfordshire College - The IncubaSalary/Benefits:

Salary is between £40,000 and £46,349 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 35 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher''s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.Hours/Weeks:

37 hours per week - 52 weeks per yearContract Type:

Permanent - Full Time

About the role

We are currently seeking a Programme Manager in Engineering to join our Engineering department at The Bedford College Group.As a Programme Manager, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

Curriculum Leadership

- Lead the development and delivery of engineering programmes that are innovative, industry-relevant, and aligned with employer needs and strategic growth priorities.

Quality and Student Outcomes

- Drive high standards in teaching, learning, and assessment to ensure student success, progression, and achievement exceed national benchmarks.

Team and Resource Management

- Manage engineering curriculum staff, oversee recruitment and development, and ensure consistent application of college policies and performance standards.

Teaching and Professional Practice

- Deliver a fractional teaching timetable in engineering, maintain awarding body standards, and support continuous improvement in pedagogy and learner engagement.

College-Wide and Statutory Duties

- Contribute to cross-campus activities, uphold safeguarding, equality, health and safety, and engage in ongoing professional development to support college-wide initiatives.

About youQualifications and Industry Expertise

- Recognised teaching qualification and a degree or substantial experience in an engineering discipline, with credibility in leading subject-specific provision.

Leadership and Management Experience

- Proven success in managing teams within Further Education, including course leadership, performance monitoring, and supporting Ofsted inspections.

Curriculum and Quality Skills

- Strong understanding of quality assurance systems, data-driven course improvement, and the ability to deliver high-quality learning experiences across engineering levels.

Professional and Interpersonal Skills

- Effective communicator and team collaborator with the ability to motivate staff, influence at all levels, and maintain professional standards and boundaries.

Commitment and Flexibility

- Willingness to travel across campuses, adapt working hours, uphold safeguarding and health and safety responsibilities, and engage in continuous professional development.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews

Interviews to be held: TBC

Organisational valuesValuing Teamwork

- We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.

Improving Continuously

- We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.

Student Centred

- At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.

Inclusive

- We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.

Open and Caring

- We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.

Nurturing Education Excellence

- We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

Safeguarding

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The group’s policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

Additional information

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