Working at Weymouth College

Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College

As a newly united organisation, we’re bringing together the best of both colleges to create an even stronger learning experience, with enhanced resources, a broader range of courses and industry-standard facilities spread across two beautiful campuses. With our combined expertise and resources, Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College is now one of the most dynamic and versatile further education providers in the region. We are a strong, responsive and ambitious organisation with the goal of equipping our learners with the skills, knowledge and confidence to excel in their chosen fields and navigate the ever-evolving world of work.

Our Employee Offer

Dorset is a great place to live and work with 95 miles of stunning coastline and a wealth of cultural, historical and interesting activities. We offer a fantastic range of employee benefits, with your wellbeing at the heart of our workplace culture, which is friendly, collaborative and creative.

Staff benefits include:

• A mentoring programme for all new lecturing employees
• Strong support for continual learning and development with dedicated Continuing Professional Development learning days and access to College learning opportunities – including a range of low cost course opportunities
• Dedicated Health and Wellbeing Days
• Opportunities for progression
• A generous annual leave entitlement and additional 2-week Christmas closure
• A commitment to work-life balance and family friendly policies
• Access to generous pension schemes
• Access to our leisure and wellbeing facilities including a sports programme and gym and reduced priced wellbeing treatments as well as a comprehensive wellbeing offer for employees
• Free car parking and excellent catering facilities
• Reduced nursery fees at our on-site nursery, Jelly Babies

Visit our Staff Wellbeing Works page for more details on staff support, activities and benefits

New vacancies across the merged College are:

Chief People Officer

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 28 January 2025

Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College – Chief People Officer

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief People Officer to join our SLT. This senior role will lead change and transformation to achieve our strategic aims and objectives, delivering on our aspiration of making Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College a great place to work. The successful candidate will ensure that all people-related activities are aligned to foster a strong and coherent culture based on our values.

We have appointed FE Associates to support us with this important appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to arrange an initial conversation with our recruitment partner, by emailing Suzanne.Thurlow@fea.co.uk, to discuss the role before the closing date.

Director of Apprenticeships & Adult Learning

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 28 January 2025

Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College – Director of Apprenticeships & Adult Learning

We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to oversee our apprenticeship provision. The successful candidate will develop strong relationships with employers, ensuring the College meets the training and skills needs of businesses in the region. You will implement strategies to maximise income generation while maintaining and improving the quality of delivery and assessment.

We have appointed FE Associates to support us with this important appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to arrange an initial conversation with our recruitment partner, by emailing Claire.Gehlig@fea.co.uk, to discuss the role before the closing date.

Director of Estates and Major Capital Projects

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 30 January 2025

Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College – Director of Estates and Major Capital Projects

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Estates and Major Capital Projects to lead our estates service. The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring the development and delivery of our new estates strategy. You will manage major capital projects, ensuring a safe and inspiring environment for our students and staff and will bring a proven track record in project management and contract management.

We have appointed FE Associates to support us with this important appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to arrange an initial conversation with our recruitment partner, by emailing Amanda.Hart@fea.co.uk, to discuss the role before the closing date.

Head of Agriculture

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 30 January 2025

Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College – Head of Agriculture

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Agriculture to lead our agricultural programmes. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategic vision for the department, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and assessment. This role is pivotal in enhancing our agricultural education offer and building strong industry partnerships to support student success and employability.

We have appointed FE Associates to support us with this important appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to arrange an initial conversation with our recruitment partner, by emailing Claire.Gehlig@fea.co.uk, to discuss the role before the closing date.

Chief Finance Officer

Closing date: 9.00am Monday 3 February 2025

Weymouth And Kingston Maurward College – Chief Finance Officer

Reporting to the Chief Executive Principal, the Chief Finance Officer will lead the finance and estate strategy across this newly merged College, ensuring the financial integrity of the organisation through enhanced business planning, financial control and reporting to maximise efficiencies and opportunities for growth. You will provide the day-to-day line management for the finance, estates and commercial functions with a keen focus on capital expenditure, risk management and compliance, along with the analysis of key management information to transform performance and deliver the long-term sustainability needed.

We have appointed Dodd Partners to support us with this important appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to arrange an initial conversation with our recruitment partner, by emailing contactus@doddpartners.com referencing assignment DP3122, to discuss the role before the closing date. Alternatively, please call John Dodd on 07545 431848 or 01244 738450.

Current Vacancies Based at the Weymouth College Campus

How to Apply

Application

To apply for a job please complete the application form and email to recruitment@weymouth.ac.uk.  If you require support to complete your application form, our Town Centre Campus at 106 St Mary Street, Weymouth, will be happy to help you. Contact our 106 team by phone: 01305 759683.

All our vacancies close at 12pm (noon), unless stated otherwise. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion but do keep an eye out for any other opportunities which may suit your skill set.

Selection

Shortlisting will be carried out by the appointing manager as soon as possible after the advertisement closes. It is essential that you complete all sections of the application form as this will be used in shortlisting. CVs alone will not be accepted. Candidates will be assessed against essential and desirable criteria shown in the job description.

Safeguarding

Weymouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Positive about People with a Disability

As users of the disability confident scheme, Weymouth College guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy at the College

If you have any questions about a vacancy please do not hesitate to contact our HR&OD team on 01305 208989 or contact the named manager in each job advert.