Programme Leader : Maritime Operations
Job Type Permanent Curriculum / Service Area Maritime Campus / Location Fleetwood Nautical Hours per week 37 Part-Year? No Post scale Programme Leader Post Scale Range (FTE) Up to £47, including market rate supplement payment Annual Leave (FTE) 50 days (inclusive of bank holidays) plus 5 additional gifted days Closing Date 12/07/ Documents
(Word, 63.5kb) At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re more than an education provider – we’re a driving force for opportunity, innovation and community growth. As one of the UK’s leading further education colleges and an exempt charity, we deliver high‑quality technical and professional education that transforms lives and supports regional prosperity. With over 12, students and around 1, colleagues, we’re proud to be an anchor institution driving social mobility, inclusion and success.
The Role
B&FC are looking for a Programme Leader to join Fleetwood Nautical Campus.
The Programme Leader will ensure focused academic leadership, maintain standards, enhance student outcomes, and position the programme effectively to meet both institutional priorities and the increasing demand for marine electrical engineering graduates
What We Offer
We believe great people deserve great rewards. When you join B&FC, you’ll benefit from:
Generous annual leave, plus 5 additional gifted days (pro rata for part-time employees) to be taken during the Christmas closure periodAn excellent pension schemeProfessional development and funded training opportunitiesFlexible working options and family-friendly policiesComprehensive wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives👉 Discover more about our rewards and benefits at Rewards and Benefits
Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™
Enhanced leave allowance of 50 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidaysOpportunity to purchase additional annual leaveCompetitive pension scheme:Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contributionLocal Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 8.1% employer contributionExtensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualificationsAgile working opportunitiesInternal Coaching ServiceEnhanced Family friendly policiesExtensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, days a yearOccupational HealthFREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHSFREE eye testsDedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeingFREE healthy breakfastSports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted membershipsHealth and beauty salonTrim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised ratesFREE car parkingCar lease schemeCycle to work schemeOnsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaksOur Safeguarding Responsibilities
B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners.
All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK. The amendments to the Act ( and ) mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the
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