About this role
Woodlands Campus
Salary up to £51,447 per annum
Lead the future of Engineering education
Solihull College & University Centre is seeking an ambitious and inspirational Programme Manager to lead and develop our Engineering provision.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced curriculum professional to play a significant leadership role within one of the College's largest and most strategically important curriculum areas. Working closely with the Head of School, you will drive improvements in learner outcomes, lead and develop curriculum teams, strengthen employer engagement, and ensure our provision remains innovative, industry relevant and responsive to regional skills priorities.
You will have responsibility for supporting high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across Engineering programmes, while helping to shape curriculum developments that prepare learners for successful careers in modern industry.
About the role
As Programme Manager, you will:
Lead and develop a team of teachers, assessors and technical staff.
Drive improvements in attendance, retention, achievement and progression.
Use data and performance intelligence to identify priorities and deliver measurable improvement.
Support curriculum planning, innovation and quality improvement activity.
Develop strong partnerships with employers and stakeholders to enhance learner opportunities and curriculum relevance.
Contribute to staff development, performance management and succession planning.
Help deliver an ambitious learner experience that prepares students for employment, apprenticeships and higher-level study.
This role offers significant opportunity to influence curriculum development, drive performance and contribute to the future growth of Engineering provision.
About you
We are looking for an individual who:
Has a degree or significant industry experience within Engineering.
Has experience of teaching within Further Education or a related training environment.
Has experience of lead