Head of Built Environment

• Suffolk New College
• Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1LT
• Salary: £45,003 - £51,846 per annum, plus market forces payment up to £5,781 pro rata*
• Hours: 35 hours per week, 52 weeks a year
• Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5312

• Bar at salary point 3. Progression beyond the bar requires an application process against eligibility criteria. Starting salary subject to college salary assessment process.

Suffolk New College is looking for a Head of Built Environment (on-site).

This is an excellent career opportunity to join the management team at Suffolk New College. This role will require you to lead on the operational and strategic aspects of our Built Environment programmes within Engineering, Construction and Building Technologies.

Your responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities, please read the Job Description (pdf)

This Job Description sets out the major duties associated with the stated purpose of the post. It should not be assumed that other duties of a similar level/nature undertaken within the section are excluded simply because they are not itemised.

The duties of this post could vary from time to time as a result of new legislation, changes in technology or policy changes, should there be such variation, appropriate training may be given to enable the postholder to undertake the new/varied work.

You will need be able to demonstrate

• excellent people management and development skills

• experience in working with T Levels, Apprenticeship standards, commercial courses, HE and higher-level programmes.

• ability to build and develop effective and sustainable relationships with employers and stakeholders

• creative and innovative approaches which deliver an exceptional student experience and student outcomes

• work collaboratively with external organisations, such as the CTEC for the East of England, and the Clean Energy Technical Excellence College coalition.

As part of this role, you will also be required to undertake some teaching hours; therefore, you should be able to demonstrate proven teaching expertise in a related subject area.

You should also hold a relevant degree or professional qualification, maths and English at level 2 or equivalent, alongside a teaching qualification at level 5.

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

We will offer you

• Holiday: 50 days per annum (including bank holidays and Christmas closure)

• CPD days: 5 college-directed CPD days per annum

• Staff Development: Corporate, Departmental and Personal Development Programme opportunities

To find out more

For informal enquiries please call Dr Emma Harvey, Director on 01473 382331 or email Sign in to view email

How to apply

Please complete the application form online on our website

Please note, once you have submitted your application, we will contact you following the closing date, should you be shortlisted. If you do not hear from us, then please assume you have not been selected.

Closing date: 11.55 pm, 13 August 2026.

Interview date: 24 August 2026.

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