Assistant Principal - Industrialised Battery Manufacturing

This exciting new role will act as the primary link between University Centre Somerset College Group (UCS College Group) and a major global battery manufacturer, ensuring that the College s curriculum, training provision, and workforce development programmes are directly aligned to the skills needs of a new battery manufacturing facility. The postholder will translate the client s workforce requirements into innovative, practical, and high-quality educational programmes that prepare both new entrants and existing employees for the demands of this fast-growing sector.

The postholder will build trusted and productive relationships with the client, sector bodies, and wider stakeholders, positioning UCS College Group as a leading partner in battery manufacturing skills. They will be responsible for shaping and adapting engineering and manufacturing curriculum to reflect the latest developments in electrification, battery technologies, and advanced manufacturing practices.

By combining educational expertise with strong industry engagement, the postholder will help secure long-term benefits for learners, employers, and the community.

UCS College Group offer a range of fantastic employee benefits including:

Generous pension scheme

Competitive holiday entitlement

2 wellbeing days

Employee Assistance Programme

2-week Christmas closure

Opportunities for hybrid working

On-site discounted gym

Free parking

UCS College Group also has a discount platform which includes top retailers, supermarkets, holidays, entertainment packages and much more!

UCS College Group is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are also a disability confident employer and we ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We encourage everyone to apply who wishes to and we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity.