Director of Regional Knowledge Centre

The South East Construction Technical Excellence College (SECTEC) is seeking an ambitious Director of the Regional Knowledge Centre (RKC) to lead a pioneering centre of excellence transforming construction education and skills across nine counties. You will work with colleges, training providers, employers, industry bodies and strategic partners to drive curriculum innovation, improve teaching and learning, expand professional development and strengthen workforce capability across the region.

You will set the strategic direction of the RKC, lead knowledge exchange and digital learning, build influential partnerships and champion the sharing and scaling of best practice. You will also represent SECTEC regionally and nationally, while overseeing governance, performance, resources and impact. A key priority will be developing a sustainable operating and funding model to secure the RKC's long-term legacy beyond the SECTEC funding period.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a flagship Department for Education initiative addressing construction skills shortages, strengthening technical education and supporting the ambition to build 1.5 million new homes. If you are a strategic, collaborative and influential leader who can turn vision into measurable impact, we would love to hear from you. The Role: Where you'll work: This role is based at our NKC Gravesend College and has the opportunity to work from home, but will require travel across South East region Your hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum (1 FTE).

Your contract: This project is funded by the Department for Education until 31st March 2029, with funding contracts to NKC Group confirmed annually. This role is therefore offered initially as a fixed term contract until 31 March 2027, with the intention to extend annually by mutual agreement to 31 March 2029. Are you an experienced senior leader passionate about construction, technical education, skills and regional transformation?

North Kent Colleges Group is proudly rated as an Ofsted 'Good' provider, with 'Outstanding' learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent (Dartford, Gravesend, Hadlow and Tonbridge) and over 6,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities.

Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners' experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this. In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following benefits here at NKC: 42 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time contracts). Enrolment onto the People's Partnership pension scheme (as part of the staff of North Kent College Business Services Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of North Kent College).

Access to free parking and a number of onsite facilities, including gyms, restaurants and coffee shops.