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Programme Manager - Agriculture

Employer
Plumpton College
Location
Plumpton, Lewes
Salary
£29320 - £33982
Closing date
21 Nov 2019

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Sector
Education, Further , Higher
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Programme Manager - Agriculture

Plumpton College has a long standing forward thinking reputation for its Agriculture curriculum provision alongside  a highly successful commercial farm. We are now seeking to recruit a Programme Manager to lead our Level 3 Further Education provision.  You will, with the support of the Curriculum Manager, coordinate the students' experience in all aspects of their programme to ensure the best possible outcomes are secured as well as inspiring our students to be well motivated to make a significant contribution to future study and employment in their chosen career within Agriculture.

To support this next phase of ambitious growth and quality enhancement there is a £7m project underway at Plumpton college to redevelop teaching resources and facilities for the benefit of our Agriculture and Food students.  

If you are an experienced Agricultural practitioner or a lecturer looking to progress and are looking for a role that will motivate you, challenge you and give you plenty of variety, then this could well be the right opportunity for you. We are looking for a professional, hardworking and confident team player with extensive experience and knowledge of the agricultural industry. You will be a highly effective teacher with learning and assessment experience, and the ability to coordinate and develop programmes effectively.

As well as a competitive salary, you can also look forward to a great range of benefits including 37 days holiday plus bank holidays, membership of the teachers’ pension scheme and free on-site parking. Relocation support will also be available for the successful candidate.

With over 3,000 students, excellent resources and a drive for continuous improvement, Plumpton College is actively seeking staff who want to make a difference and be part of this exciting phase of our development. At Plumpton College we are Ambitious & Progressive, Enterprising, Professional, Supportive and Passionate about everything we do – if you share these values and would like to be part of our growing team then we’d like to hear from you!

To apply please complete an application form and return it to recruitment@plumpton.ac.uk or send it to: HR Department, Plumpton College, Ditchling Road, Plumpton, East Sussex, BN7 3AE. Tel: 01273 890454.

For further information about the role including job description and application form please visit the vacancies section of our website www.plumpton.ac.uk.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 21st November

Interviews will be held: Wednesday 27th November

Would you like to lead our successful Level 3 Agriculture Education Programmes? Join the team at Plumpton and be the best you can be!

Company

The College specialises in providing a wide range of land-based courses in partnership with schools, for those in further education and for those in higher education. The College degree courses are provided in association with the University of Brighton.

The College’s main site is at Plumpton with out-centres at Netherfield (near Battle), Robertsbridge, Flimwell, Stanmer Park, Brighton and Snowdonia, North Wales.

The range of courses cover all land-based provision including Agriculture, Horticulture, Floristry, Greenkeeping, Hard Landscaping, Equine, Agricultural and Horticultural Machinery, Metalsmithing, Animal Care and Veterinary Nursing, Countryside Management, Forestry and Arboriculture, Sports (Outdoor Adventurous Education), Wine and Viticulture, and Rural Business Management.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01273 890 454
Location
Ditchling Road
Lewes road
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 3AE
GB

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