Job description
Academic Head of Engineering (Higher Education)
Hertfordshire
£60,000 to £65,000 DOE + Holiday + Pension
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering leader to take charge of a newly established UK college, part of a globally respected education group. If you are looking to move away from university bureaucracy and want to lead with real autonomy, innovation, and impact, this role offers the chance to genuinely shape the future of engineering education.
The college delivers industry-focused, accredited engineering qualifications and professional development to students around the world. With flexible online and on-campus learning, it is expanding its presence in the UK with a strong focus on academic excellence, research, and meaningful industry partnerships.
In the role of Head of Engineering, you will provide academic leadership across a range of engineering disciplines. You will be responsible for developing innovative programmes, ensuring compliance with UK regulatory and accreditation requirements, building international collaborations, and mentoring academic staff, all within a supportive and entrepreneurial environment.
The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Engineering, with a PhD desirable, and have proven leadership experience in academic and research settings. You will have experience managing diverse teams and budgets, a thorough understanding of UK higher education governance and funding, and a collaborative leadership style. A strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is essential, along with resilience, adaptability, and excellent communication skills to inspire change and deliver results.
This is a rare chance to lead a forward-thinking faculty where your vision is valued and your leadership will directly shape the future of engineering education. Joining them will give you the chance to enjoy the freedom to innovate and drive real change in the sector.
The Role:
- Head of Engineering
- Provide academic leadership across a range of engineering disciplines
- Developing innovative programmes, ensuring compliance with UK regulatory and accreditation requirements, building international collaborations, and mentoring academic staff
The Person:
- Must have a Master's Degree (ideally PhD) in any engineering discipline
- Proven leadership experience in academic and research settings
- Looking to move away from the red-tape and bureaucracy of a University and into a newly formed College/Training Provider where you can have genuine autonomy and impact
Reference Number: BBBH257127
