Section Manager – Plumbing, Gas & Renewable Energy

About the role

The college is expanding its Engineering, Technology and Innovation faculty with new facilities in West London. It seeks a dynamic Section Manager to lead the Plumbing, Gas and Renewable Energy curriculum, support learner success, and build strong industry links.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Plumbing, Gas and Renewable Energy provision.
• Drive learner recruitment, retention, achievement and progression.
• Line‑manage teaching and support staff, including performance management and development.
• Develop innovative, industry‑relevant curriculum programmes.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers and industry stakeholders.
• Ensure high standards of teaching, learning, assessment and quality assurance.
• Manage resources, timetables and operational delivery.
• Teach up to 16 hours per week across relevant programmes.

Required profile

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Plumbing or Heating (NVQ or City & Guilds Advanced Craft).
• Recognised Level 5 teaching qualification (DET, PGCE or equivalent).
• Recent successful teaching experience within Plumbing.
• Experience leading, managing or coordinating teams.
• Strong understanding of curriculum development and quality improvement.
• Excellent communication, organisational and people‑management skills.
• Passion for learner success and vocational education.

Required skills

• Plumbing
• Gas systems
• Renewable energy technologies

What we offer

• State‑of‑the‑art facilities as part of an exciting expansion programme.
• Opportunity to lead curriculum development in growth areas including renewable technologies.
• Supportive and ambitious leadership team.
• Ability to make a lasting impact on learners and industry skills development.