Head of Built Environment

Posted 4 days 10 hours ago by Kentjobs

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT1 1
Job Description
About The Role

Shape the Future of Skills, Build the Leaders of Tomorrow - Join EKC Group as Head of Built Environment

Are you ready to lead innovation in construction education and inspire the next generation of industry professionals?
East Kent Colleges Group is seeking a dynamicHead of Built EnvironmentatEKC Canterbury Collegeto drive forward our vision for excellence across this vital curriculum area.

As Head of Built Environment, you will manage a diverse programme that includes:

  • Construction & Bricklaying

  • Electrical & Plumbing

  • Design, Surveying & Planning

You will champion high standards, foster a positive and supportive culture, and ensure that our learners develop the skills and confidence to succeed in their future careers.

What you'll do:

  • Lead & Inspire- set the vision for the Built Environment team and nurture a culture of ambition and excellence.

  • Ensure Quality- take responsibility for programme standards, teaching excellence, and learner success.

  • Drive Innovation- shape and evolve curriculum delivery to meet industry needs and community priorities.

  • Manage Resources- effectively oversee a delegated budget to maximise impact and sustainability.

  • Empower Learners- support every student to achieve their full potential and progress into meaningful careers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, forward-thinking leader who wants to make a real difference - to our learners, our community, and the future of the Built Environment sector.

Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus on our employees. Here are just some of our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group:
  • Generous Annual Leave- 38 days FTE per annum
  • Competitive Pension Scheme- 28% employer contribution
  • Learning and Development Opportunities- 3-4 annual paid Group development days and bespoke programmes e.g. Senior Leadership Development Programme and strong internal progression-1 in 3 roles are filled internally
  • Culture and Recognition- Being part of Community Days, an Annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco-friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net-zero by 2030
  • Wellbeingand Health Support- Generous sick pay, health checks, free flu jabs, free eye tests, glasses vouchers, flexible support for medical appointments and return-to-work support
  • Exclusive Discounts & Perks- Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
  • Flexible Personal Leave- Time off for your child's first day at nursery, school or college, moving homes and for interviews
About You

Our ambition is to recruit anexperienced, innovative and proactive leaderto join our management team and shape the future of the department. In this role, you will ensure curriculum delivery is of the highest quality while providing the support needed for every learner to thrive in our dynamic teaching and learning environment.

You will bring a proven track record, a passion for raising standards, and the ability to inspire your team with a forward-thinking, can-do approach. Current industry knowledge and a strong understanding of modern practices are essential, alongside a commitment to excellence and a strategic outlook.

What we're looking for:

  • A degree-level qualification and a recognised teaching qualification (DET/PGCE/CertEd).

  • Demonstrable teaching practice at a good or outstanding level.

  • Experience of curriculum planning, development, and delivery.

  • A proven ability to manage and lead a professional team to deliver excellent outcomes.

  • Up-to-date industry knowledge and understanding of current practices.

  • A commitment to innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate leader to drive forward standards, shape curriculum development, and make a lasting impact on both learners and the wider community.

Ready to apply? No need to spend time updating your CV, just click apply and complete our short application form. You can save your progress as you go, and we'll review all applications and get back to all candidates after the closing date.

If you are interested in an informal chat about the role, or have any queries, please email us on