Business Development & Engagement Officer

Business Development & Engagement Officer

Salary: Up to £29,867.98 per annum, depending on experience (pay award pending)

Hours: 37 per week 

Weeks Per Year: Full year

Contract Type: Permanent

Site: Accrington & Rossendale College 

Closing Date: Thursday 16 January 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday 28 January 2025

‘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. 

Accrington and Rossendale College has a proud history of delivering high quality vocational courses and technical training, apprenticeships and higher education provision to the communities that we serve. We excel in providing people with a platform to progress into fantastic employment opportunities with rewarding career prospects.

The Exciting Role 

We are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated Business Development & 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 Accrington & Rossendale site, however travel across sites may be required.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Work with external agencies, community representatives, employers and stakeholders to identify and secure opportunities for the whole College Group, including Adult Learning, Work Experience and Apprenticeships in a pan-Lancashire footprint
• 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 provisions 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

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

Further Questions?

Please contact our friendly HR Team h.resources@nelsongroup.ac.uk

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

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.

The Company

The Nelson and Colne College Group is an Ofsted Outstanding Further Education College with a high performance and ambitious culture.

The Group was born in November 2018 with the successful merger between Nelson and Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College. Prior to that, pan-Lancashire adult community learning provider, Lancashire Adult Learning, became part of the family in 2016.

We are home to 2,400 16-18 year old A Level and vocational students, 16,500 adult learners, 1,300 Apprentices and 400 Higher Education students.

Expertly led by Principal and CEO Lisa O'Loughlin, the College Group delivers year on year improvement, growth and most importantly, highly successful students and Apprentices.

The success of our communities, employers, partners and economy is key to all that we do. We have forged valuable partnerships and a shared vision with like-minded organisations and individuals, creating a network of opportunity and excellence.

Our highly skilled staff are committed to raising and supporting aspirations, providing social mobility and an essential talent pool for the local, regional and national economy.