Engineering Skills Lead

43,000.00 ~ 48,000.00 GBP annually

Location Dumfries and Galloway College Bankend Road Dumfries DG1 4FD United Kingdom

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Engineering Skills Lead

Dumfries | £43,000-£48,000 per year depending on experience | Permanent

Other Benefits

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Up to 45 days annual leave Pro Rata (including bank holidays and college closure dates)
• Opportunities for career progression and personal development
• Access a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits inc. Cycle to Work, Bike Shop, Home & Electronics Lifestyle Saves and Employee Assistance Programme.

What’s the Job?

We’re looking for an Engineering Skills Lead to join the Skills Delivery Team full time permanent contract.

The Skills Delivery Team is responsible for delivering certificated and bespoke professional courses, SVQs, MAs and Open Learning courses in a college that aims to be one step ahead. The Work-based Learning team are a growing and evolving team who deliver SVQ’s and Modern Apprenticeships.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for an Engineering Skills Lead with a background in engineering and a qualified SVQ Assessor. As well as having SVQ and MA candidates the role will be responsible line management of engineering assessors, quality assurance, employer engagement and development of the provision to meet the needs of industry across the South of Scotland.

To succeed in the role, you will have some or all of the following:

• You will be educated to SCQF Level 7in a relevant engineering qualification
• Recent experience of working in an engineering role is essential.
• Assessor qualification is essential.
• Verification qualification desirable.
• Excellent organisation and time management abilities.
• Strong customer service/teamworking /relationship building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in digital skills relevant to the role, including experience using MS Office and any job-specific software/systems
• Adaptability to evolving digital opportunities and willingness to continuously improve digital competencies.
• Hybrid Working will be considered

Who we are

Explore our website for more information about the College and who we are.  About Us Dumfries & Galloway College

How to apply

If you are interested, please complete the online application form via the Dumfries and Galloway College website by the closing date indicated below.

For further information, please contact Amy Strawbridge, Senior WBL Team Leader, strawbridgea@dumgal.ac.uk or 01387 734383.

Closing Date:     29th April 2026

What happens next

Interviews for successful applicants will be held on Friday 8th May 2026.

What else you need to know

If you’re successful in securing the role, your employment will be conditional on the college receiving two satisfactory references and background checks including the disclosure Scotland check on all criminal offences (spent & unspent) so ensure you are not barred from working with Children or Vulnerable Adults.

All staff are required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, which is managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland.

We believe that our staff are our greatest asset—and through our supportive culture, investment in training, and innovative approach to education, we’re building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

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