Job Description

Sandwell College

Sandwell
38,736 - 43,603 per year

Salary:

Plus benefits

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

18 August 2025

Apply by:

4 August 2025

Job overview

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We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to manage and develop the FabLab at Sandwell College on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to shape an inclusive, state-of-the-art space for innovation, enterprise, and collaboration across vocational departments and the wider community.

Responsibilities

As the FabLab Manager, you will:Lead the planning, design, and delivery of workshops, training, and events to promote high utilisation and achievement of all performance targets. Collaborate with vocational teams (e.g., Engineering, Construction, Art & Design) to embed digital fabrication and creative technologies into teaching and learning. Support project-based learning and enterprise initiatives by facilitating prototyping, design, and manufacturing. Oversee daily operations including user access, inventory management, and providing hands-on technical support. Monitor performance data, evaluate impact, and take strategic actions to ensure objectives are met. Develop and enforce clear health, safety, and operational procedures for safe and efficient use of the FabLab. Line-manage the FabLab Assistant and support the development of volunteers, ensuring team performance and satisfaction.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise


To be successful in this role, you will have:

A strong background in digital manufacturing and design, with experience in laser cutting, CNC routing/milling, and 2D/3D CAD. A relevant degree (ideally in an engineering or related discipline). Experience in working with commercial clients and delivering tailored events or projects. Confidence in managing day-to-day operations and events, while planning strategically for continuous improvement. Experience managing people, volunteers, or teams, with a focus on development and impact. A strong understanding of health, safety, and compliance within technical environments.

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About

Sandwell College

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Sandwell College

1 Spon Lane, West Bromwich
West Midlands
B70 6AW
United Kingdom

+44 121 667 5000

About Sandwell College

Sandwell College is a great place to work; a large, successful and growing College that has achieved significant success over recent years and has further, big ambitions for its future.



It has two state of the art campuses in West Bromwich accessible through excellent transport links and, following a successful merger with Cadbury Sixth Form College, has an exciting presence in Birmingham.



The majority of the College's full-time students are aged 16-18, studying courses designed to give them skills for the modern workplace in a learning environment fully equipped with a specialist automotive centre, beauty and hairdressing salons, computer suites, construction workshops, engineering and science laboratories, fashion and photography studios, a sports hall and a 170-seater theatre.

Principal

Lisa Capper (MBE)

Values and vision

Sandwell College aims to help students achieve their goals and take their next step, whether that be further progression with the college, Higher Education, or employment and training. It also aims to offer its students first class guidance and support and to do everything it possibly can to help them succeed, driving innovation and quality forward.



Sandwell College's objective is to give young people the best possible transition from school to college and get them into top universities and careers. It is also strongly committed to creating opportunities for its adult learners by working closely with local and regional businesses, both large and small, to help them develop a skilled workforce.

Ofsted

"The large majority of students make good or better progress. Students develop very good personal, social and employability skills that prepare them well for further study and for the world of work. Teaching and learning are good, and often outstanding. Students benefit from the college's excellent teaching, study and social spaces, with very high quality resources and equipment to support learning."



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