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Multi-Skills Construction Specialist
Shooters Hill Sixth Form College is seeking an exceptional Multi-Skills Construction Specialist / Industry Skills Lead to play a pivotal role in the development of the Build Academy, an innovative, employer-led construction training academy designed to tackle London's growing construction skills shortage.
Salary: Spot - £65 TO £70K
Contract Type: Full time, all year round
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced construction professional to bring industry expertise, leadership and credibility into a dynamic learning environment while helping shape a workforce capable of meeting current and future industry demands.
We are looking for someone who can bridge the gap between education and industry; a specialist who understands construction from the ground up and is passionate about developing young people into skilled, site-ready professionals.
About the Build Academy
At Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, we are committed to transforming lives through education, skills development and employer-led opportunities.
The Build Academy sits at the heart of this vision. Developed in partnership with employers, the Federation of Master Builders and wider sector stakeholders, the academy provides practical, industry-focused training that prepares learners for employment, apprenticeships and long-term careers in construction.
Through close collaboration with employers, local authorities and industry partners, we are creating a nationally recognised model that responds directly to workforce shortages while preparing learners for emerging opportunities in areas such as:
· Retrofit and sustainable construction
· Green technologies
· Digital construction
· Modern methods of construction
· Future workforce skills
The Role
As Multi-Skills Construction Specialist / Industry Skills Lead, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality practical training across a range of construction disciplines while acting as a mentor, coach and industry ambassador.
You will ensure learners develop not only technical competence but also the professional behaviours, work ethic and employability skills required to succeed within the modern construction sector.
Working directly with employers and stakeholders, you will help shape curriculum delivery to ensure it remains aligned with labour market needs, recruitment demands and future workforce requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Industry-Led Practical Delivery
Lead practical training, demonstrations and employer-led projects across multiple trades, including:
- Site Carpentry & Joinery
- Brickwork
- Painting & Decorating
- Roofing
- Tiling
- Plastering
- Multi-Trade Repairs & Maintenance
- Retrofit & Green Construction Skills
You will:
- Deliver engaging, industry-standard practical learning experiences
- Develop learners' technical skills and trade knowledge
- Embed health and safety, quality standards and sustainability practices
- Simulate real construction site environments and expectations
- Introduce learners to modern methods of construction and emerging technologies
- Lead employer-led projects, live briefs and construction challenges
- Act as a positive role model and industry mentor, helping learners develop both personally and professionally.
Employer and Industry Engagement
Working closely with employers and industry stakeholders, you will:
- Build and maintain strong industry partnerships
- Identify current recruitment challenges and workforce shortages
- Support curriculum development aligned to labour market demand
- Coordinate employer masterclasses, site visits and industry projects
- Develop work experience, placement and apprenticeship opportunities
- Act as an ambassador for the Build Academy and Shooters Hill Sixth Form College
- Strengthen employer engagement and progression pathways for learners
- Gather industry intelligence to ensure training remains relevant and responsive
About You
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 7 years' experience working within the construction industry
- Strong practical experience across multiple construction trades
- Experience working on live construction sites
- Excellent understanding of domestic construction, repair, maintenance, improvement (RMI) and/or retrofit sectors
Skills and Knowledge
- trong multi-trade practical skillset
- Experience mentoring apprentices, trainees or new entrants
- Excellent communication and coaching skills
- Ability to engage, motivate and inspire young people
- Thorough understanding of construction health and safety requirements
- Relevant industry-recognised trade qualifications or equivalent experience
You will be:
- assionate about developing future construction professionals
- Resilient, adaptable and solutions-focused
- Committed to high standards and professional excellence
- Able to command respect through industry knowledge and credibility
- Dedicated to creating opportunities for young people
- Committed to equality, diversity, equity and inclusion
- Skilled at creating inclusive and supportive learning environments
- Able to adapt mentoring and delivery approaches to meet individual learner needs
For full details about this post, please download the application pack. Alternatively, contact our People Services department.
To apply for this post, please visit our website at www.shc.ac.uk/vacancies or download our application form via the TES or FE Jobs. Alternatively, you can email our People Services department for an application form at peopleservices@shc.ac.uk
Please send your completed application: peopleservices@shc.ac.uk
Please contact us if we can assist you in any way with your application or adjust the processes that we use in our recruitment methods.
Closing date for applications: 16th August at 10am
Interviews to commence: Soon after closing date
Start Date: ASAP
Informal discussion regarding the post and a visit to the college are welcome. Please contact the People Services department to arrange.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in our vacancy at Shooters Hill Sixth Form College and wish you well in the application process.
At Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students, and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone can study and work
to the best of their abilities. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity & inclusion for all.
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