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From 1 December 2025, our refreshed Pay and Reward package comes into effect, bringing a new approach to how we recognise and reward roles across the Council. This means the salary for this role will be changing. The pay range for this role will be £31,537 to £36,363 (pro rata for part‑time colleagues) from 1 December 2025.
Role Purpose
You will be working within the Skills & Learning - Adult Community Education service, to engage with the community, employers and other stakeholders to understand and respond to local skills and employment needs. Skills and Learning deliver adult education courses across both BCP and Dorset Council area and this role will be predominantly working in the West and North Dorset areas.
Main Responsibilities
* Work with Area Programme Managers to increase enrolments on our courses
* Establish links with potential partners
* Identify local skills needs of communities and employers
* Identify funding opportunities that will facilitate innovative partnerships and support the financial aims of the service
* Organise and attend promotional and recruitment events to raise the profile of adult education
* Attend networking events and meetings to build relationships with local stakeholders
* Collaborate on projects across both council areas, such as Connect to Work
You will be based at either our Dorchester or Weymouth centre, with the opportunity for some remote/home working. There is also a requirement to be able to travel to all of our centres around Dorset, as well as partner events and network meetings in venues across the County. This is an outreach post, so the majority of your work will be outside of the office.
As well as the travel aspect of the role, you will need to have a flexible approach to working hours as there will be occasional evening and weekend working to attend meetings or events.
Please see attached Job Description for a full list of responsibilities.
The Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can confidently communicate with stakeholders at all levels. You will have knowledge and understanding of local priorities and of adult education. This is important because you will be engaging with employers and communities to identify what opportunities there are for collaboration.
Essential (Qualifications and Experience)
* Educated to Diploma level / NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience.
* Experience of working in the post‑16 sector, community engagement or community‑based work.
* Substantial experience of co‑ordinating projects and events.
* Comprehensive knowledge of employers, community and third sector local organisations.
* Ability to plan and manage own workload.
* Ability to influence, persuade and engage with people using empathy.
Desirable
* IAG qualification at Level 3.
* Detailed knowledge of grant and funding opportunities.
* Knowledge of community group governance and best practice.
* Substantial experience in communications and marketing activity.
Pay and Reward Package
From 1 December 2025, we’re proud to introduce a new Pay and Reward package, shaped through close collaboration with our trade union partners. This marks a significant step forward in how we recognise and reward our colleagues, reflecting our commitment to creating a modern, inclusive and supportive workplace. Our enhanced offer includes fair and transparent pay, modernised terms and conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain talented individuals. Whether it’s flexible working, wellbeing support or opportunities for career progression, our new approach puts people first – we’re excited to welcome new colleagues into a Council that’s evolving to meet the needs of both our workforce and our communities.
Our Benefits
We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world‑class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
DBS
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.
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