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The City of Bristol College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults; and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

City of Bristol College will ensure that all employment decisions are based solely on skills, knowledge, experience and personal qualities required for the role advertised, and will comply with all the relevant legislation and after appointment staff have equal access to development opportunities and progression.

This means no job applicant will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, colour, race, disability, sexual orientation, age (except that retirement occurs at age 65), marital status, nationality, ethnic origin or religion, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements that cannot be shown to be objectively justified. The responsibility for ensuring that this statement is put into practice lies with all Line-Managers, Supervisors and other staff who become involved in the recruitment and selection process.

Current opportunities

Procurement Assistant

Higher Education and BTEC Programme Manager

Lecturer/Trainer - Aeronautical Engineering

Assessment Co-ordinator (Plumbing)

Apprenticeships - Business Administration, Customer Service, Contact Centre

Part-time Lecturers

Application details

Welcome to the jobs vacancies section of the College Website. We hope the details available on the vacancy pages will give you the information you need to decide whether to make an application for appointment to our staff.

If you decide to continue with your application, we believe that you will be joining a College, which is an exciting and innovative place to work, with staff who are committed to improving the quality of the learning opportunities we offer our clients.

To apply for our vacancies please fill in the on-line application and submit or access a word version of the application form, which you can complete and return by e-mail.

For online assistance:

Email: Human.Resources@cityofbristol.ac.uk
Phone: (0117) 312 5019

Where an appointment is subject to a CRB enhanced disclosure to the satisfaction of the College, a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, is available via the link on the left hand side of this page.

If you have not heard anything from us within six weeks of the closing date (where appropriate), then unfortunately you will not have been short-listed, but we thank you for taking the time to apply.

If you require further details about a vacancy not listed on this site please contact HR.

Procurement Assistant

Post Reference Number : 10/02
Faculty/Unit : Financial Services
Salary : £18,303 - £20,004


We are looking for an enthusiastic and efficient Procurement Assistant to provide support to our Procurement Team based at our Ashley Down Centre. You will be involved in a wide range of administrative tasks, including data input, electronic diary management, word processing and maintenance of records (including budget records) and filing systems.

You’ll have an NVQ level 3 in Office Administration (or equivalent) and key skills literacy level 2. You’ll have experience of working in an administrative role and comprehensive IT skills. Strong communication and customer care skills; a flexible approach and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are also essential. Experience of public sector procurement and the EU procurement procedures would be advantageous.


Closing Date: 22 February 2010

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Higher Education and BTEC Programme Manager

Post Reference Number : 10/23
Faculty/Unit : Transport and Engineering Technology
Salary : £38,442

Our aim is to train mechanical and avionics engineers and technicians who are employed in aerospace engineering and related disciplines. When it comes to aeronautical engineering and expertise in education our Bristol Centre of Aeronautical Engineering (Parkway) has an international reputation in training students in aircraft maintenance and the industry benefits immensely from the skills of maintenance engineers trained at the Centre. The courses are recognised internationally and are approved by the European Union EASA 66 Programme and the CAA of the United Kingdom. Both these standards have international recognition.

As a member of the Aeronautical Engineering School’s management team, this key role is responsible for the delivery and administration of our HE and BTEC Programmes.

The successful applicant will be degree qualified in an engineering of science based subject. You will have previous experience within aeronautical maintenance engineering gained from the Civil Airline industry or from a military background. Previous experience within an academic management capacity would also be advantageous although not essential.

If you are inspired by the challenge and are willing to commit to the role in a busy environment, join us and take your career to a higher level. Previous teaching experience is not required as training will be provided.

In return we offer an excellent benefits package including – comprehensive training, final salary pension scheme, childcare vouchers and cycle2work scheme.

Closing Date: 22 February 2010

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Lecturer/Trainer - Aeronautical Engineering

Post Reference Number : 10/22
Faculty/Unit : Transport and Engineering Technology
Salary : £33,205

When it comes to aeronautical engineering and expertise in education, our Bristol Centre of Aeronautical Engineering (Parkway) has an international reputation in training students in aircraft maintenance. The courses are recognised internationally and are approved by the European Union EASA 66 Programme and the CAA of the United Kingdom. Both these standards have international recognition. Our aim is to train mechanical and avionics engineers and technicians who are employed in aerospace engineering and related disciplines

Due to the continued growth of the Aeronautical School we are seeking an experienced Avionics Maintenance Engineer to join our busy department.

As part of a lecturing team you will teach theory and workshop practice across our Foundation Degree, EASA Part 66 and BTEC programmes.

You will have an aircraft avionics maintenance background from the civil airline industry along with a qualification in a Craft Level 3 Avionics based programme qualification and EASA Part 66 B2 Modules or equivalent. Previous teaching experience is not required as training will be provided.

In return we offer an excellent benefits package including – comprehensive training, final salary pension scheme, childcare vouchers and cycle2work scheme.

Closing Date: 22 February 2010

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Assessment Co-ordinator (Plumbing)

Post Reference Number : 10/26
Salary : £20,604 - £23,202

We are looking for an Assessment Co-ordinator to work with young people helping them to qualify in plumbing. This will be a rewarding role, which will take you on-site assessing work, and most importantly encouraging young people to succeed.
You will be responsible for co-ordinating and assessing the performance of trainees and apprentices in the workplace against NVQ criteria; visiting and monitoring progress; and reviewing progress against an agreed action plan.
You will be qualified to Level 3, or have a City and Guilds Advanced Craft Certificate. An assessor qualification, or being prepared to obtain an assessor qualification within 11 months of appointment, is essential. You will have relevant experience of Work Based Assessment and supporting trainees against a training plan. As well as having organisational and interpersonal skills, you will be prepared to work flexibly as apprentices on site work a variety of hours.
A valid driving licence is essential.
In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including – comprehensive training, final salary pension scheme, childcare vouchers and cycle2work scheme.

Closing Date: 19 February 2010

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Apprenticeships - Business Administration, Customer Service, Contact Centre

Post Reference Number : 09/171a
SALARY: £95 per week

12 month contract

Your journey starts here...........................

As one of the UK’s largest colleges and one of the region's leading education providers, we offer a wide range of further and higher education courses.

We are looking to appoint 15 Apprentices in Business Administration, Customer Service and Contact Centre, to support the work in many teams across the college.

Every week, we’ll help you grow and develop with us. Your role will include-
4 days on the job work experience
1 days college study, leading to an Apprenticeship at level 2 or an advanced Apprenticeship at level 3

As a large and supportive employer, we will be able to offer you varied work experience and on-going training.

So If you want to start a successful career, that’s both challenging and rewarding, where you can seize the opportunity to learn about the world of work and attain real skills for the future, an apprenticeship, with City of Bristol College, may be the choice for you.

Closing Date: 18 February 2010

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Part-time Lecturers

Post Reference Number : PTLEC
Salary : £22,857 - £26,496 (pro rata)

With over 1000 courses City of Bristol College caters for people of all ages, interests and abilities in a wide variety of subject areas. The college is the largest in the South West, and accessible to all, with five main centres across the City.

To help us provide a positive learning experience for our students, we are looking for people with specialist subject knowledge and/or lecturing/presentation experience to add to our bank of part-time lecturers.
Since 1 September 2007 all new employees teaching in the further education sector and life long learning are required by law to successfully complete a new type of teaching award. The College offers the full range of teaching and training courses including Preparing to Teach in the Life-Long Learning Sector (PTTLLS), Certificate in Teaching in the Life-Long Learning Sector (CTLLS) and PGCE/Certificate of Education.

All part time lecturers receive the same holidays, bank holidays, closure days, sick pay as for full-time lecturers.

If you think that you have the skills and knowledge, or the potential that we need, then please apply.

Please note that if you are offered employment by the College, it is now a requirement that you will undertake a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure.

As part of the application process please also download the subject preference and availability list from the additional information link below.

Complete the relevant details on the final page in conjunction with the information provided, save this section only and return to human.resources@cityofbristol.ac.uk, to accompany your application.

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