Curriculum Director – Air & Space Institute (ASI) - Apply Now! ⏰
Be ready...to make a difference
Lead the Future of Aviation, Defence & Space Education
Package – c.£85,000 (inclusive of pension contribution)
Reports to the Vice Principal – Performance, Standards & the Student Experience
Please find job description here: Curriculum Director of ASI
About ASI Newark
The Air & Space Institute (ASI) is a £15.4 million, purpose-built campus, part of the Lincoln College Group, dedicated to aviation, defence, and space technology education. Opened in 2024, ASI blends academic learning with industry experience, making it one of the UK’s most innovative technical education hubs.
What makes ASI exceptional?
Employer-Led Curriculum Designed with multiple employers from the defence and aerospace industries, led by the RAF.
World-Class Facilities Boeing-standard simulation suites, Airbus A320 Neo, VR studios, CAD labs, robotics, and 3D printing.
Strategic Partnerships Nottingham Trent University progression routes from Level 3 to BEng (Hons).
Career Pathways Pilot training, aeronautical and space engineering, aviation-focused tourism, and defence pathways.
ASI is a flagship project funded by the Newark’s Towns Fund, addressing national skills shortages and shaping the future workforce for emerging technologies. It continues to re-imagine education in the district of Newark & Sherwood and beyond, drawing students from as far away as the East Coast.
Why Join the Lincoln College Group?
Recognised as an ‘Employer of Choice’ in the East Midlands.
Award-winning culture:
* AoC Beacon Awards 2025/26 – Commended Status
* Armed Forces Covenant – Gold Award
* Industry Eagles Awards Gold – Best Place to Work 2025
The ASI is seeking a visionary senior leader who will drive strategic growth in a curriculum at the forefront of industry needs in defence, aviation and space. As a key member of the Groups’ Senior Leadership Team this role requires the successful appointee to continue to build student numbers in 16-18s, adults and apprenticeships whilst supporting full cost commercial training.
Vision 2030, our 5-year strategy, names defence, aviation and space as our key sector for development with a goal to establish the Group as a national specialist in skills provision.
Furthermore, by working closely with our Academy of Defence Industry College in Riyadh, the Group will be known internationally for the quality of our work in these fields. This role will be pivotal in establishing this reputation. As such this is a very exciting area for anyone to join.
If you have the drive, flair and imagination to make this area a growing success and are prepared to put the students at the heart of everything we do then you should apply for this role and be ready to demonstrate to us why you are the right person to deliver success.
It is your leadership and innovation that will make us “Be Ready. Raise aspirations, shape futures and serve our communities”.
Recruitment Process
Application deadline: 07 December 2025
Interview date: 15 December 2025
On the interview day, you will be asked to:
* Deliver a 15-minute presentation
* Participate in a 45-minute formal interview
* Join a panel discussion
If you want to lead ASI’s strategic growth, establish its position as a world-class institute, and shape the future of aviation, aerospace, and space education apply now.