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Deputy Head of Electrical & Instrumentation

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 47,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: CA14, Distington, Cumbria

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

bout the Role

With a culture built on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, Lakes College is seeking a motivated and committed Deputy Head of Electrical & Instrumentation to join its Lakes Nuclear Team.

This is a key leadership position where you will support the delivery of high-quality engineering apprenticeship programmes up to Level 3, ensuring outstanding outcomes for both learners and employers.

You will play a pivotal role in leading staff, maintaining quality standards, and driving continuous improvement across the department.

Key Responsibilities

  * Lead, motivate, and develop staff, supporting performance and progression

  * Oversee training quality, learner progress, and curriculum delivery

  * Support the Head of Training & Education – Nuclear Skills in programme development

  * Contribute to self-assessment reports (SAR) and quality improvement plans

  * Assist with staff timetabling and effective resource allocation

  * Promote a strong culture of continuous improvement and accountability

  * Deputise for the Head of Department when required

What You Must Bring

  * Minimum of three years’ engineering experience in industry within an Electrical discipline.

  * Strong technical competence in electrical engineering

  * Level 3 qualification in Engineering (minimum)

  * Strong numeracy, literacy, and IT skills

  * Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving ability

  * Ability to lead, collaborate, and maintain high professional standards

Desirable (Not Essential)

  * Experience delivering or developing Electrical Engineering training/apprenticeships

  * Understanding of apprenticeship frameworks and funding models

  * Experience in training needs analysis and programme design

  * Assessor or teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards)

  * Intermediate MS Office skills

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role within a specialist nuclear engineering environment, helping to shape both curriculum delivery and the next generation of engineers.

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking college with clear ambitions to become Outstanding, where your input will directly influence both staff development and learner success

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