At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead community engagement projects and create innovative learning opportunities for adults.
- Company: Myerscough College, a top land-based and sports college in the UK.
- Benefits: Flexible working, CPD opportunities, wellbeing support, and pension scheme.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to positive educational experiences and employability.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives by breaking down barriers to education.
- Qualifications: Strong communication and networking skills, with a passion for community engagement.
The predicted salary is between 35591 - 43500 £ per year.
At Myerscough, our values drive us: we are passionate about education, collaborative in our approach, professional in everything we do, and committed to Fredie (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement).
About the role
Are you passionate about widening participation in education and engaging communities through innovative learning opportunities? Do you enjoy building partnerships and developing projects that make a real difference to people's lives? We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Community Engagement and Test and Learn Project Lead to support the growth of our Adult Skills provision across Liverpool City Region, based in Croxteth.
In this role, you will work with community organisations, local partners and internal teams to identify opportunities, develop relationships and deliver projects that respond to local needs. You will play a key role in developing and promoting Test and Learn projects, helping to engage individuals who may not have previously accessed education and supporting them to take their next steps into learning.
Working collaboratively with community partners and College colleagues, you will help design innovative approaches, monitor project outcomes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with excellent communication and networking skills who is committed to supporting communities, breaking down barriers to education and creating positive opportunities for adult learners.
At Myerscough College and University Centre we have a nationally and internationally recognised Further Education, Higher Education, Adult Education and Apprenticeship provision. The Further Education provision is well established, the Higher Education provision has a well-recognised partnership with the University of Lancashire and the apprenticeship provision is operational nationally. We offer a rewarding and enjoyable working environment, where colleagues are inspired to make a positive difference to the educational experience and employability of our students. We are one of the top five largest land-based and sports colleges in the UK.
What We Offer:
- Regular Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
- An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to provide wellbeing support in moments of need.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- We are flexible working friendly and happy to discuss interest in flexible working.
Please note that as part of our commitment to safeguarding our students, our background screening checks include limited online searches. Online searches will only be undertaken in respect of the successful candidate, as a pre-conditional term of our job offer. Safeguarding our students is of paramount importance. Our recruitment process has been designed to keep students safe and to ensure that we appoint safe and suitable people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment background and safeguarding checks. The successful applicant will be responsible for complying with all safeguarding policies and practices, and for ensuring student safety and wellbeing is at the forefront of everything they do. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We are an equal opportunity employer; we want all our candidates to have a fair and equal opportunity to secure employment with us. We encourage applications from all underrepresented groups: BAME applicants, disabled applicants, and LGBT+ applicants. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, due to a disability, then please speak with a member of the People team. As a disability confident employer, we commit to guaranteeing an interview for any disabled applicant who meets all of the essential criteria.
Hours: 22 hours per week
Department: Adult Skills
Location: Croxteth Park (Liverpool)
Community Engagement and Test and Learn Project Lead in Liverpool employer: Myerscough Corporation
At Myerscough College, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where our staff are empowered to make a meaningful impact on students' lives. With a strong commitment to professional development, flexible working options, and a focus on fairness and diversity, we ensure that our employees thrive both personally and professionally. Located in Preston, our college is not only one of the largest land-based and sports colleges in the UK but also offers a collaborative culture that values every team member's contribution to educational excellence.
