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Job Title: Head of Department - Engineering

Location: Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth

Hours: Full Time – 37 hpw

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £ Competitive (dep on qualifications and experience)

Are you passionate about Engineering? Are you looking to make a real impact with your leadership skills? Are you looking to focus a wealth of Engineering experience on developing the future workforce?

At East Coast College, our Engineering team is based in state-of-the-art facilities and consists of lecturers, assessors, technicians, and work placement administrators, all committed to delivering an innovative and quality-driven curriculum that meets the needs of the Engineering sector.

Leading a team that currently develops the skills and knowledge of around 370 students across Further Education, Higher Education, and Apprenticeship qualifications, you will play a key role in their achievement.

Your ability to inspire and challenge staff will enhance the delivery of our well-established employer partnerships throughout Norfolk and Suffolk. Maximising resources through sector knowledge, technological advances, and a passion for Engineering will facilitate success for both students and the college.

Your effective and driven approach will:

Develop robust curriculum and quality improvement plans
Mentor and develop staff
Foster a collaborative and aspirational culture
Forge and maintain industry links

If you’re excited by the opportunity to influence the industry and lead a passionate team shaping future Engineers, East Coast College offers:

48 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Generous pension scheme – Employer Contribution of 22%
Excellent CPD opportunities
Discounted access to Gym, Salon, and Restaurant

If you want to learn more or apply, contact Lucy Stebbings at l.stebbings@eastcoast.ac.uk for more information or to request the application in an accessible format.

Please note: Interviews will be held on 12th June 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

East Coast College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure.

We will handle your personal data, including sensitive data, in accordance with our legal obligations, as detailed in our Privacy Notice for Staff and Data Protection Policy available on our website. Please review these policies and comply with them at all times. These policies are not part of your employment contract.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Higher Education

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