Business Development & Engagement Officer 0.8Salary: up to £23,894.38 per annum, (£29,867.98 full time equivalent), depending on experience (pay award pending) Hours: 29.6 per week Weeks Per Year: Full yearContract Type: PermanentSite: Accrington & Rossendale College Closing Date: Thursday 16 January 2025Interview 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. The Exciting Role We are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated Business Development & Engagement Officer to join our team on a part-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.