Wiltshire College & University Centre have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering to join our team. Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire Salary: £28,168 - £39,244 per annum (Academic Grade 4 – 13) plus a £3,000 specialist Skills Shortage Bonus (dependant on skills, qualifications and experience) Job Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Close Date: Friday 20th June 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 Mechanical Engineering – The Role: Do you have a passion for Mechanical Engineering and a knack for explaining complex ideas in a way that sparks curiosity and confidence? Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering to join our dynamic Engineering department. This opportunity is ideal for either an early-career professional—such as a recent graduate with strong technical knowledge and a passion for education—or an experienced engineer considering a rewarding career move into teaching and training. This is a chance to play a key role in developing the next generation of engineering professionals, sharing your expertise in a collaborative and forward-thinking educational environment. Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering – Key Responsibilities: Deliver engaging, industry-relevant lessons to FE and HE engineering students. Bring the subject to life through real-world case studies, lab work, and project-based learning. Guide and mentor students through coursework, projects, and career choices. Contribute to curriculum development, helping to keep our programs cutting-edge and employer relevant. Work closely with an enthusiastic, supportive team across engineering disciplines. Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering – You: We are looking for candidates who have: A degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related subject. Industry experience that you can draw on to enrich your teaching. A teaching qualification (or a willingness to gain one with our support). A passion for education and a commitment to helping every learner succeed. Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit. Why Join Us? Be part of a forward-thinking college with growing investment in STEM education. Access to state-of-the-art facilities including CAD/CAM labs, CNC workshops, and 3D printing tech. Excellent CPD opportunities and support to gain or develop teaching qualifications. Generous holidays, pension scheme, and wellbeing support. At Wiltshire College & University Centre, we believe technical education changes lives. If you are ready to share your expertise and shape the next generation of mechanical engineers, we would love to hear from you. Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering – Benefits: Competitive salary 37 days annual leave 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 Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering - 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 Mechanical Engineering opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now. Applications for this role close on the 20th June 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.