Lecturer Built Environment Apprenticeships (HE) at University College Birmingham
Job Description
Job Overview:
Are you an experienced professional in the built environment, ready to inspire the next generation of talent?
Have you worked closely with apprentices and employers in the construction or building services sector? Do you have experience delivering apprenticeship reviews and teaching up to Level 6 in Higher Education?
If so, we’d love to hear from you.
Our Sustainable Construction department is growing rapidly, with successful and in-demand HE programmes attracting learners from the UK and abroad. We are now looking for a knowledgeable and committed Apprenticeship Lecturer to support our expanding cohort of Level 4 Building Services apprentices, with the potential to contribute to the launch of a new Level 6 programme in early 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys mentoring, guiding, and developing the potential of others. Whether you’re a seasoned lecturer or a built environment professional ready to share your experience, your insight and leadership can make a real impact.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a growing, forward-thinking team that values industry experience as much as academic knowledge.
- Teach and support motivated apprentices—over 25 currently enrolled and more joining soon.
- Play a key role in shaping future talent in Building Services Engineering through both review processes and lecture delivery.
- Work with cutting-edge resources and collaborate with passionate colleagues and industry partners.
- Enjoy a role that combines flexibility, purpose, and professional impact—ideal for someone seeking to give back to the industry in a meaningful way.
If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity to use your skills, guide the next generation of professionals, and contribute to a sustainable future for construction—this could be your next move.
Benefits:
- Generous allocation of annual leave (pro rata)
- 38 days’ paid leave per year
- 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
- Excellent Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Employer Contributions – 23.6%
- Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
- Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
- Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
- Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
- A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
- Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
- Free on-site gym membership
Closing Date: Sunday 8 June 2024
Interview Dates: TBC
How to apply: Please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can download an application pack.
Standard Information: UCB is an equal opportunities employer.
We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.
