• Locations

  West Midlands

• Salary

  Up to £65000 per annum

• Sector

  Education, Leadership & Management

• Type

  Permanent

Job Role: Head of Construction
Salary: c. £65k
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent (Fully on-site)
Location: West Midlands

We’re working with a fantastic college in the West Midlands to recruit their next Head of Construction. Whether you have experience at Head of Department level, or are an experienced manager looking to step up, we’d be keen to have a conversation with you.

Our next Head of Construction will:

• Lead the strategic and operational performance of the Construction Trades department.
• Manage staffing, resources, and departmental planning, including timetabling and placements.
• Ensure the curriculum is industry-focused, high quality, and supports strong student outcomes.
• Drive quality improvement, ensuring compliance with Ofsted, awarding bodies, and college policies.
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, employers, and partners.

To be considered for the role, you will need:

• Experience in FE and managing a construction department or similar environment.
• Strong industry background and proven excellence in teaching within construction.
• Knowledge of Ofsted requirements and FE quality frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, communication, planning, and data-analysis skills.
• Ability to represent the college professionally and build credibility with stakeholders.

If you’re ready to take your next step in your management journey, please contact Morgan Hunt’s Leadership & Management team for further details.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.