Community Impact & Innovation Lead

Craven College; Skipton, West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven College seeks a committed Community Engagement & Innovation Officer to develop and grow adult funded provision across designated areas of West and North Yorkshire.

The role focuses on building inclusive community engagement, identifying skills gaps in literacy, numeracy and digital skills, and supporting strategies to engage disadvantaged groups. You will work with Tyro Training and the wider Adult team to foster partnerships and deliver impactful programs.

Qualifications

• Experience of identifying needs and developing successful community learning initiatives.
• Level 2 GCSE English and Maths or willingness to achieve within a specified time frame.
• Proven success in team leading or educational project management.
• Experience of maintaining accurate records and producing high quality reports.

Responsibilities

• Gather, develop and disseminate community engagement practices impacting inclusion across West and North Yorkshire.
• Perform skills analysis to identify literacy, numeracy and digital skills gaps in identified communities.
• Support HoD with strategies to support disengaged, disadvantaged and underrepresented individuals and communities.
• Develop and maintain community relationships with key influencers within community groups to open avenues for student engagement.
• Create delivery solutions for HoD approval to ensure contribution is achieved.
• Share best practice in engaging diverse communities.
• Facilitate connection and engagement with community agencies.
• Organise and facilitate inclusive events to promote the College offer.

Skills

Community engagement

Project management

Report writing

Record keeping

Education

GCSE English & Maths (Level 2)

Job description

Craven College seeks a committed Community Engagement & Innovation Officer to develop and grow adult funded provision across designated areas of West and North Yorkshire.

The role focuses on building inclusive community engagement, identifying skills gaps in literacy, numeracy and digital skills, and supporting strategies to engage disadvantaged groups. You will work with Tyro Training and the wider Adult team to foster partnerships and deliver impactful programs.