The Vacancy
Wiltshire College & University Centre have an exciting opportunity for a Variable Hours Lecturer in Renewable Technologies to join our team.
Location: Cross College/Lackham, Wiltshire
Salary: £20.51 - £24.72 per hour plus holiday pay (dependant on skills, qualifications and experience)
Job Type: Variable Hours
Closing Date: Monday 3rd November 2025
About Us
Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire's economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond.
Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge, Salisbury and Chippenham sites. We have invested £65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is £45 million per annum and growing, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.
Lecturer in Renewable Technologies - The Role
Wiltshire College & University Centre is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Variable Hours Lecturer in Renewable Technologies to help drive the transition to a greener future. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping renewable training and skills development in a cutting-edge educational setting.
This is a flexible role that will allow you to contribute your expertise to specific units and short courses - ideal for professionals currently working in the industry or semi-retired experts looking to give back.
A New Era for Green Skills at Lackham
We are proud to be developing a state-of-the-art Green Skills Innovation Centre at our Lackham campus, funded in part by a generous award from the Wiltshire Council Shared Prosperity Fund. With a total investment of £500,000, the new centre will be a flagship space for future-focused, hands-on training in low-carbon technologies.
As a Lecturer, you will be among the first to teach in this specialist facility, helping learners develop the practical skills and certifications needed in this fast-growing sector.
Lecturer in Renewable Technologies - Key Responsibilities
* Inspire and Educate: Share your knowledge and insights with our eager students.
* Engage and Motivate: Deliver engaging and relevant teaching, learning, and assessment experiences.
* Innovate: Develop creative schemes of work and lesson plans that captivate and educate.
* Support: Provide guidance and support to students, helping them achieve their career goals.
* Collaborate: Work with industry partners to enhance our curriculum and offer valuable work placement opportunities.
Lecturer in Renewable Technologies - The You
We are looking for individuals who can deliver on a range of practical and theoretical teaching sessions to adult learners, apprentices and industry professionals, which include:
* Solar Thermal Systems & Air Source Heat Pumps (Plumbing)
* Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
* Battery Storage & PV Systems (Electrical)
The ideal candidate will have:
* Industry Expertise: Relevant industry qualifications and practical experience in one or more of the specialisms listed
* Passion for Teaching: A strong desire to share your expertise and help others succeed. Experience in Further Education is desirable but not essential.
* Excellent Communication Skills: The ability to inspire and motivate students from diverse backgrounds.
* Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Whether you are already delivering training or want to make your first move into education, we would love to hear from you.
What We Offer
* Flexible hours to suit your availability
* A supportive and forward-thinking college environment
* The chance to be part of a transformative green skills initiative.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* 37 days annual leave, pro rata for Academic Staff, plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
* Automatic enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
* Free onsite car parking
Application Process
Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.
We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.
To submit your application for this exciting Lecturer in Renewable Technologies opportunity, please click 'Apply' now.
Applications for this role close on Monday 3rd November 2025.
PLEASE NOTE: Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.
The Company
Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education.
We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full-time, part-time, and university-level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.
Testimonials
* Lily Raynor-Blundell – Head of Faculty - Engineering, Automotive and Motorsport
* Tiffany Maxwell – Executive Assistant
* Arvil Pogson-Davis – Health & Safety Manager
Working at Wiltshire College and University Centre is a rewarding experience, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth, whilst making a positive and meaningful impact in post-16 education.
The Benefits
* Flexible Working
* Pension Scheme
* Training & Development
* Shopping Discounts
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Gym
Notes
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