Partnership & Engagement Officer

Partnership & Engagement Officer

Salary: Up to £29,867.98 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: 37 per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Site: Lancashire Adult Learning
Closing date: Midnight – Thursday 18 April 2024

Interview date: Wednesday 1 May 2024

‘Would you like to be part of a team that aims to create the extraordinary?’

Our Organisation
This role is advertised by NCC Professional Services. Part of Nelson and Colne College Group, NCC Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider College Group.

Nelson and Colne College Group is a beacon for educational excellence, made up of a family of colleges – Nelson & Colne College, Accrington & Rossendale College and Lancashire Adult Learning. The College Group is the only Further Education college in Lancashire to be graded as ‘Outstanding’ under the new Ofsted inspection framework.

Together the Group forms a Sixth Form, Skills and Technology Centre, University Centre, employer training and adult learning provider delivering exceptional teaching and learning to all ages and at all levels.

The Exciting Role

Lancashire Adult Learning (LAL) is an adult and community learning provider that enables individuals to learn, develop, work and prosper, at all stages of life. As one of the largest adult education providers we are focused on making Lancashire a place where everyone matters; a place where everyone can enjoy equal and quality life chances and be respected in their communities.

We are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated Partnership and Engagement Officer to join our team on a full-time permanent basis. The successful candidate will work with external agencies, community representatives, employers and local residents to identify local learning needs and work in partnership to provide high quality learning opportunities. The postholder will also work to engage partners to ensure we deliver innovative and relevant learning in our colleges and community venues across Lancashire. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the national strategies to engage adults in life-long learning and its importance in supporting the economy.

This role will be based at our Lancashire Adult Learning site, however travel across Lancashire will be required.

What You Will Be Doing

· Support local communities to take a role in local development work through the provision of training programmes.

· Develop and manage partner and employer relationships, developing business growth opportunities.

· Further develop existing provision for key target groups as identified in the college business plan and work collaboratively with curriculum leaders and head of departments to achieve curriculum targets.

· Analyse data and prepare reports on trends and areas for concern for consideration and action by Curriculum Leaders.

· Identify and develop community development projects with local communities.

What We Are Looking For:

· Minimum GCSE grade C/4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English.

· Level 3 or above in a relevant subject/professional context.

· Degree, or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area.

· Experience of successfully promoting adult learning and growing adult learning or business provision in a wide range of settings.

What We Offer in Return:

· Generous annual leave entitlement increasing to a maximum of 28 days (with service), plus Bank Holidays and closure days – totalling 41 days per year.

· Access to a workplace pension scheme – with employer contributions of 5%.

· Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits.

· A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support.

· Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards.

· Free on-site parking on all College sites.

Please visit our ‘working for us’ section of our website for a full list of our benefits https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/working-for-us/benefits/

How to Apply:

Still Interested?

If you're interested in this post and would like to know more, then please visit our website and complete an application form.

Website: https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/

Further questions: please contact our friendly HR Team

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*

Please note: All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £29,867.98 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Gym membership

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/04/2024