Community Engagement and Innovation Officer
To develop community provision in designated areas, working with partners to develop adult funded provision ensuring achievement of enrolment and funding targets.
Employer: Craven College
Location: Skipton
Hours: 18.5
Responsible to: Head of Adult Learning
Closing Date: January 4, 2026 23:59
Special Conditions
This post is subject to a probationary period of 6 months upon successful completion of which will become permanent. A full enhanced check via the Disclosure & Barring Service will be required for this post.
Key Duties
* Gather, develop and disseminate community engagement practices that have an impact on inclusion across West and North Yorkshire.
* To perform a skills analysis to identify skills gaps in literacy, numeracy and digital skills within identified communities.
* Support the HoD with developing strategies to support disengaged, disadvantaged, and underrepresented individuals and communities across the region.
* Work with the wider Adult team (including Tyro Training) to develop and maintain community relationships with key influencers within community groups, to open up avenues for students to engage.
* To create delivery solutions for the HoD to approve, ensuring contribution is achieved.
* Share best practice in engaging diverse communities.
* To facilitate connection and engagement with community agencies.
* Organise and facilitate inclusive events to promote the College offer.
* Network with partnerships and local agencies through online forums and events.
* To meet recruitment and income targets for Adult delivery as set by the HoD.
* To support operational delivery of courses within this area in liaison with management.
* To deliver IAG and manage the enrolment process where applicable.
* Follow College HR policy when looking to recruit teachers to deliver within communities.
* To represent the College in appropriate meetings with external stakeholders.
* Be fully conversant with the College’s range of equality, diversity and safeguarding policies and procedures, to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all learners and staff.
* To participate in the College’s appraisal scheme and undertake further professional development in line with the needs of the College.
* Any other duties commensurate with grade and status as may reasonably be requested.
Person Specific
* Experience of identifying needs and developing successful community learning initiatives.
* Qualified to Level 2 (GCSE Grade A*-C or equivalent) in English and maths (or willing to work towards completion within a specified time frame).
* Proven success in team leading or educational project management.
* Experience of maintaining accurate records.
* Experience of producing high quality written and verbal reports.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate effectively.
* Experience of working within a team and with a variety of partners.
* Excellent planning and organisational skills.
* Ability to work under pressure, on own initiative to pre-determined targets and deadlines.
* Experience of effective strategies for engaging hard to reach learners.
* Level 3 teaching qualification or a willingness to work towards this.
* Computer literate with the ability to set up and maintain spreadsheets and databases, supported by a relevant IT qualification.
* Access to an appropriately insured vehicle and hold a clean, current driving licence.
* Ability to work flexibly around the needs of the College which will include regular travel within West and North Yorkshire.
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