Lecturer - electrical engineering

Lecturer in Electrical Engineering

Location: Energy Central Campus, Blyth

Contract: Full Time (Part-Time Applications Considered)

Salary: £35,412 - £39,152

Inspire the Next Generation of Electrical Engineers

Northumberland Skills, part of Northumberland County Council, is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lecturer in Electrical Engineering to join our growing Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering team at the Energy Central Campus in Blyth.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a phenomenal team that is passionate about learner success, employer engagement and developing the future workforce. Whether you are an experienced lecturer or a skilled electrical engineering professional looking to take your first step into education, you will be joining a supportive, ambitious and highly respected team committed to helping learners and apprentices achieve their potential.

Working with both full‑time learners and apprentices, you will play a key role in developing the skills, knowledge and behaviours required for successful careers within engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy sectors.

A Market Force Allowance of £3,452 may be applied to the main scale band depending on experience.

About the Role

As a Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, you will:

• Deliver engaging, high‑quality teaching, training and assessment to full‑time learners and apprentices.
• Support learners from Entry Level through to Level 3 programmes.
• Develop learners' practical skills, technical knowledge and industry behaviours.
• Create an engaging and inclusive learning environment that enables learners to thrive.
• Work closely with employers to ensure programmes meet current industry needs.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement activities.
• Monitor learner progress and support learners to achieve their qualifications and career goals.
• Maintain high standards of quality, compliance and learner experience.

Who We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from:

• Experienced Electrical Engineering Lecturers, Trainers and Assessors.
• Qualified Electricians, Electrical Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Controls Engineers and other skilled industry professionals looking to transition into education.
• Individuals who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and developing the next generation of engineering talent.

Applicants should possess:

• A Level 3 qualification or above in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant industry experience within the electrical engineering sector.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to delivering outstanding learning experiences and learner outcomes.

A teaching qualification and assessor qualification are desirable; however, support will be provided for the right candidate to achieve these qualifications whilst in post.

Why Join Northumberland Skills?

At Northumberland Skills, we are committed to developing the workforce of the future. Based at the state‑of‑the‑art Energy Central Campus, you will have the opportunity to work in a modern learning environment that supports progression into highly skilled careers across engineering, advanced manufacturing and renewable energy sectors.

You will also be joining a phenomenal Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering team that is passionate about learner success, employer engagement and supporting one another. Our collaborative and supportive culture is one of our greatest strengths, creating an environment where staff can thrive, share ideas and continue to develop professionally.

In return, we offer:

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after five years' service (pro rata for part‑time employees).
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working opportunities, including consideration of part‑time and secondment arrangements.
• Access to staff wellbeing and support networks.
• Ongoing professional development and teacher training opportunities.
• Employee discount schemes and benefits.
• A supportive and forward‑thinking working environment.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to learners, employers and the wider Northumberland economy.

Further Information

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Paul Cottiss

Curriculum Lead – Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering

Paul.Cottiss@northumberland.gov.uk

Northumberland County Council is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.