Programme Manager in Aeronautical Engineering in Hampshire/Surrey

Job Title: Programme Manager – Aeronautical Engineering

Location: Hampshire/Surrey

Salary: Circa £46,000 – £50,000 per annum

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Reports To: Assistant Principal

Role Overview

An FE College is seeking a forward-thinking Programme Manager in Aeronautical Engineering to lead, manage, and teach across its flagship Aeronautical Engineering curriculum. Ideal for an established engineering curriculum manager or an experienced Senior Lecturer / Course Leader seeking a step up into management, this position balances operational leadership with a 50% teaching timetable.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Aeronautical Engineering programme area, line-managing teaching staff to ensure high-quality learner outcomes.

• Deliver a 50% teaching timetable across relevant FE and HE Aeronautical/Engineering programmes.

• Lead the planning, monitoring, and evaluation of the Programme Area Self-Assessment Report (SAR) and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).

• Oversee internal verification (IV), assessment standards, student enrolment, and MIS funding compliance.

• Drive curriculum development and liaise closely with awarding bodies and aerospace employers.

Requirements

• Essential: Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Aeronautical / Aerospace / Mechanical Engineering.

• Essential: Recognised Teacher Training Qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DET, or equivalent).

• Essential: Internal Verifier (IV) and Assessor qualification.

• Essential: Proven track record of teaching Aeronautical/Engineering programmes and industry experience within the sector.

• Essential: Experience leading academic teams - or clear readiness to step up into staff management.

Package & Staff Benefits

• Salary c. £46,000 – £50,000 per annum

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)

• 37 days annual leave

• Free on-site parking, onsite gym, refectory, and Employee Assistance Programme

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