Programme Leader in Engineering
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £37,052 to £42,962 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 January 2026 |
| Location: | Blackpool, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Blackpool and The Fylde College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3326 |
Summary
The Role
The Engineering Department at Blackpool & The Fylde College (B&FC) is looking for a dedicated Programme Leader in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace specialisms) to lead and inspire our engineering provision. This is a fantastic opportunity to guide curriculum development, foster academic excellence, and shape the future of engineering education at one of the UK’s leading colleges.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
As a Programme Leader in Engineering, you will play a central role in delivering and leading high-quality teaching and curriculum design. Key responsibilities include:
Leading curriculum design, development, and delivery, ensuring programmes meet awarding body requirements, industry standards, and learner needs.
Managing the operational coordination of engineering programmes, including quality indicators such as attendance, retention, achievement, and student progress.
Delivering inclusive, high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment, supported by innovative learning resources and effective use of digital platforms.
Driving continuous improvement, including course reviews, quality improvement plans, and monitoring action plans to enhance the learner experience.
Supporting staff development and professional practice within the curriculum area, ensuring subject expertise and pedagogical approaches remain current.
Contributing to student recruitment and engagement, including interviews, Initial Advice and Guidance (IAG), Open Days, and curriculum events.
Engaging with the wider academic community, contributing through scholarship, research, and professional or industrial practice.
About the Engineering Team at B&FC
Our engineering team is committed to excellence in technical education and innovation, equipping students with the skills, knowledge, and practical experience needed for successful careers in engineering. We offer a dynamic learning environment that blends strong theoretical foundations with hands-on, industry-relevant practice across electrical, mechanical, and aerospace disciplines.
Why Join Us?
At B&FC, you will be part of an innovative and supportive academic community, passionate about technical education and student success. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of engineering education, influence curriculum strategy, and make a meaningful impact on learners—while advancing your own career within a progressive and forward-thinking institution.
Interested? Apply Early!
If you are excited about leading the next generation of engineers, submit your application today. We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
How we support you
At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process, please let the hiring manager or People Team know before your interview so we can make sure you have the support you need to perform at your best.
Rewards and Benefits
Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™
Enhanced leave allowance of 50 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Competitive pension scheme:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 15.4% employer contribution
Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
Agile working opportunities
Enhanced Family friendly policies
Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
Occupational Health
FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
FREE eye tests
Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
FREE healthy breakfast
Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
Health and beauty salon
Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
FREE car parking
Car lease scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks
Our Safeguarding Responsibilities
B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners.
All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK. The amendments to the Act (2013 and 2020) mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, and you can check whether your conviction or caution is spent by visiting the Disclosure Calculator
For further information on DBS, please click here
If you would like a copy of our Safeguarding Policy, please email jobs@blackpool.ac.uk.
The Engineering Department at Blackpool & The Fylde College (B&FC) is looking for a dedicated Programme Leader in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace specialisms) to lead and inspire our engineering provision. This is a fantastic opportunity to guide curriculum development, foster academic excellence, and shape the future of engineering education at one of the UK’s leading colleges.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
As a Programme Leader in Engineering, you will play a central role in delivering and leading high-quality teaching and curriculum design. Key responsibilities include:
Leading curriculum design, development, and delivery, ensuring programmes meet awarding body requirements, industry standards, and learner needs.
Managing the operational coordination of engineering programmes, including quality indicators such as attendance, retention, achievement, and student progress.
Delivering inclusive, high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment, supported by innovative learning resources and effective use of digital platforms.
Driving continuous improvement, including course reviews, quality improvement plans, and monitoring action plans to enhance the learner experience.
Supporting staff development and professional practice within the curriculum area, ensuring subject expertise and pedagogical approaches remain current.
Contributing to student recruitment and engagement, including interviews, Initial Advice and Guidance (IAG), Open Days, and curriculum events.
Engaging with the wider academic community, contributing through scholarship, research, and professional or industrial practice.
About the Engineering Team at B&FC
Our engineering team is committed to excellence in technical education and innovation, equipping students with the skills, knowledge, and practical experience needed for successful careers in engineering. We offer a dynamic learning environment that blends strong theoretical foundations with hands-on, industry-relevant practice across electrical, mechanical, and aerospace disciplines.
Why Join Us?
At B&FC, you will be part of an innovative and supportive academic community, passionate about technical education and student success. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of engineering education, influence curriculum strategy, and make a meaningful impact on learners—while advancing your own career within a progressive and forward-thinking institution.
Interested? Apply Early!
If you are excited about leading the next generation of engineers, submit your application today. We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
How we support you
At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process, please let the hiring manager or People Team know before your interview so we can make sure you have the support you need to perform at your best.
Rewards and Benefits
Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™
Enhanced leave allowance of 50 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Competitive pension scheme:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 15.4% employer contribution
Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
Agile working opportunities
Enhanced Family friendly policies
Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
Occupational Health
FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
FREE eye tests
Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
FREE healthy breakfast
Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
Health and beauty salon
Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
FREE car parking
Car lease scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks
Our Safeguarding Responsibilities
B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners.
All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK. The amendments to the Act (2013 and 2020) mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, and you can check whether your conviction or caution is spent by visiting the Disclosure Calculator
For further information on DBS, please click here
If you would like a copy of our Safeguarding Policy, please email jobs@blackpool.ac.uk.
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