Are you passionate about adult education?

We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to join our team to develop and deliver our Outreach and Student Engagement plan as part of our recently awarded allocation from the Innovation Fund. 

Project Outreach and Engagement Officer

This is a full time (36 hours per week), fixed term role to 31 July 2025.  This exciting new opportunity will see the successful candidate focused on recruiting students onto our developing horticulture provision.  With the opportunity to work with our partners and stakeholders, you will act as an ambassador for the college promoting the offer and the fantastic opportunities for students to study on our campus.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver an Outreach / Student Engagement plan which recruits students to our horticulture offer and allows the College to achieve its recently awarded allocation from the Innovation Fund. 
• Monitor feedback and outcomes from the Outreach / Student Engagement plan, gathering feedback and making recommendations using lessons learned.
•  Maintain a detailed understanding of the College’s curriculum particularly our horticulture offer and recruitment priorities acting as an ambassador for the College promoting the college offer at every opportunity.
• Increase and maintain the current network of referral partners to recruit new students and raise the profile of the College.
• Present the College offer to both referral partners and prospective students through formal presentations and informal opportunities. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven experience of forming, developing and sustaining effective partnerships with community organisations. 
• Proven experience of forming, developing and sustaining effective partnerships with statutory organisations e.g., Job Centre Plus, Local authority services, housing associations, schools. 
• Experience of identifying and addressing potential barriers to accessing education for adults. 
• Working knowledge of support services and referral mechanisms for adults in areas such as employment support, mental health and wellbeing, careers information, advice and guidance. 
• English and Maths at Level 2 or above (grade 4 or above)
• Evidence of a commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 

Benefits

• Access to the LGPS pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Up to 35 days annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays) plus college closure between Christmas and New Year
• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including access to Occupational Health services and Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)
• Career development and progression opportunities and access to support for professional development
• Flexible working opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Free Gym membership with Barnsley Premier Leisure (BPL)
• Free access to 500 acres of surrounding National Trust gardens and parkland

How to apply
 
To find out more information about the college, view the job description and person specification and to apply online please visit the jobs page at www.northern.ac.uk/jobs.   For any queries about our vacancies please contact the HR team on 01226 776000 or by email at [email protected].
 

Northern College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment.  We are actively seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.  Northern College promotes the welfare of all students and is fully committed to safeguarding and to fulfilling its obligations under the Prevent duty.  The college expects all staff to share these commitments.  Please note that all applicants will be subject to a DBS check. Evidence of qualifications will be required at interview.
 

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About Northern College

Northern College, the only adult residential college in Yorkshire, is in a unique position to be able to offer the essential skills adults need and employers want.  Our mission is to inspire positive change through adult education.  Working closely with our community, voluntary and employer partners we will provide outstanding teaching and learning on our campus based in the grade 1 listed Wentworth Castle.  Surrounded by 500 acres of National Trust gardens and parkland we are in a fantastic location to support our adult learners to achieve their potential.  Find out more at www.northern.ac.uk