Programme Manager

Are you a forward-thinking and enthusiastic education or training manager with a background in construction, engineering or a related technical discipline?

CITB is seeking an accomplished Programme Manager for Access & Scaffolding to lead, develop and grow our apprenticeship and commercial training provision at NCC South.

You may currently work within a Further Education college, an independent/private training provider or another vocational training environment. What matters most is your proven ability to lead people, improve quality and successfully manage and grow a vocational curriculum.

This is an exciting opportunity to join and lead an experienced team while bringing fresh ideas, energy and strategic direction to a specialist curriculum area that is essential to the construction industry.

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday, 7.25 hours per day and Fridays 6 hours

Grade: SL1

Additional Benefits: Car Allowance £6,799 per annum and outer London weighting allowance £2,650 per annum

Responsibilities

The opportunity

As Programme Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, performance, quality and strategic growth of the Access and Scaffolding curriculum area.

You will join an established and experienced team of lecturers, instructors, assessors and support colleagues. Your role will be to provide visible and inspirational leadership, build on existing strengths and create an environment in which innovation, high expectations and continuous improvement are encouraged.

You will combine strategic curriculum leadership with effective operational management, ensuring that provision remains high-quality, compliant, financially sustainable and responsive to the changing needs of employers and the construction sector.

Working closely with employers, industry partners, awarding organisations and internal stakeholders, you will identify opportunities to expand provision, strengthen learner progression and support CITB’s wider strategic priorities.

Direct experience of managing Access and Scaffolding provision would be advantageous. However, we are equally interested in experienced managers from broader construction, engineering, building services or technical education backgrounds who can demonstrate a successful track record of curriculum leadership and growth.

About the Role

You will:

Lead and manage the Access & Scaffolding curriculum area, providing clear operational direction and leadership

Ensure provision meets Ofsted Education Inspection Framework standards and Skills Development Scotland requirements where applicable

Drive compliance with funding regulations, awarding body requirements and internal quality standards

Lead curriculum planning, ensuring programmes are commercially viable and aligned to industry needs

Manage and develop lecturers, instructors and support teams, fostering a culture of excellence in teaching, learning and assessment

Lead quality improvement initiatives, self-assessment activity and curriculum performance reviews

Develop high-quality learning resources and effective teaching practices

Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, industry partners, awarding organisations and other stakeholders

Oversee learner performance, implementing strategies to support learners at risk of falling behind

Ensure the safe management of specialist equipment, plant and resources within the curriculum area

Champion safeguarding, inclusion, equality, diversity and health and safety across all activities

What we’re looking for:

Essential:

Experience in education at management level

Minimum level 3 vocational qualification relevant to Construction or Engineering

Relevant specialist licences and industry qualifications

Significant construction industry experience within a related discipline

Experience of managing curriculum, quality improvement or training programmes

Level 5 teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve within two years)

Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification (or willingness to work towards)

English and Maths at Level 2 or above

Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills

Proven ability to lead, motivate and inspire teams

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365

Commitment to continuous professional development

Desirable

Higher-level construction-related qualification

Higher-level education qualification

Experience of apprenticeship delivery and vocational education

Strong understanding of current Access & Scaffolding industry standards and practices

SMSTS Certificate (or willingness to work towards)

What You’ll Get in Return:

• Free onsite lunch — Yes, every day!
• Free onsite parking — No meters, no stress
• All PPE provided — Fully kitted out, ready to teach
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 3 additional days Christmas shutdown
• Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Professional development & funded training qualifications
• Employee Assistance Programme — because your wellbeing matters
• A team that respects you, your trade, and your time-served knowledge

Join CITB (Help Build the Future of UK Construction)

At CITB, we help the construction industry attract, develop and retain the talent it needs to thrive. You'll join an organisation that is passionate about learning, innovation and creating opportunities for people across the sector.

Closing Date

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the stated closing date. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment

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