Job Title: Head of Digital & Built Environment (Further Education) Location: Birmingham Salary: £67,557 per annum (Fixed) Job type: Permanent, Full-time The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region's skills needs. The University's mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large. The Role: The University is seeking to appoint a Head of Digital & Built Environment (Further Education) to provide strong academic and operational leadership across a key technical curriculum area. The role has responsibility for the quality, performance and development of FE provision within digital and built environment disciplines, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning, positive learner outcomes, and alignment with employer, regional and national skills priorities. The successful candidate will lead and support academic teams, drive curriculum development and growth, oversee quality assurance and performance, and ensure compliance with regulatory, funding and safeguarding requirements. You will bring proven experience of FE leadership, a strong understanding of technical and vocational education, and a commitment to inclusive, learner-centred practice. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping future-focused provision that supports progression, employability and social mobility. Benefits: Generous allocation of annual leave 38 days' paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme Employer Contributions Teachers' Pension Scheme - 28.6% Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle. Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham Free on-site gym membership Extra Information: All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. Closing Date - Sunday 15th February 2026. Interview Date - Friday 6th March 2026. The University is an equal opportunities employer. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with experience of: Head of Digital & Built Environment, Head of Built Environment (Further Education), Digital & Built Environment Head, Head of (Further Education), University Lead, will also be considered for this role.