Job Description

Package Description:

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.


We believe that everyone deserves a chance to learn and space to thrive and that the right education can change lives. You'll help break down barriers to education for young people, helping them learn and grow at their own pace.

Hours

37.5 hours

Working pattern

41 weeks per year (Term time)

Salary

31,572.73 per year

Location

Bridge College, Whitworth Street, Openshaw, M11 2GR

Aim of the Role

Bridge College is the Together Trust's specialist education college for students aged 16 to 25 years with disabilities, complex needs and autism. Bridge College promotes a multidisciplinary approach to learning and has expertise in supporting students with a wide range of needs.We are seeking to recruit a Community Education Officer who will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining strong links between Bridge College, local businesses, and the local community. The purpose of this role is to identify and develop offsite community project opportunities that allow students to engage in meaningful experiences, build life skills, and prepare for adulthood.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and establish partnerships with local businesses, charities, and community organisations to create opportunities for student participation in offsite projects. Develop and coordinate a range of community-based projects tailored to students' individual needs and aspirations. Work closely with teaching staff and support teams to ensure projects align with students' learning goals and developmental needs. Organise and facilitate meetings, visits, and networking events to promote community collaboration. Ensure that all community projects are accessible, inclusive, and provide a safe environment for students.

About you

Experience in community engagement, marketing, education, or partnership development. Strong networking and relationship-building skills. Excellent communication and organisational abilities. Level four or five qualification in a relevant discipline. Knowledge & understanding of the local area & businesses in the local area. Experience of working and teaching young people with learning difficulties and disabilities Experience of working with a range of partners and employers Safeguarding knowledge Knowledge and understanding of learning programmes.

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Benefits

Annual Leave

27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years

Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit,

up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6 x basic salary death in service benefit

Occupational sick pay

and family friendly policies including

enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.

Reward and Discount platform

offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc. Eligibility to apply for

Blue Light card

Proud to be a

real living wage employer

Refer a friend scheme

, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us Comprehensive

training and development opportunities

, including apprenticeship qualifications

Long service awards

including cash gifts and extra holiday. Promotion of

Wellbeing

across the organisation including

Mental Health First Aiders

offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and

free weekly yoga

session in person or online Access to our

Employee Assistance Programme

for you and adults at your home

Visit our website - https://www.togethertrust.org.uk/join-us to discover more about Bridge College and the Together Trust.


Take a look at our short video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECkSkJV6Qeg


If this sounds like a place for you and you think you have the relevant skills and experience, we are looking for please get in touch at jobs@togethertrust.org.uk or apply now. We would love to hear from you!


This role expires 13th June 2025.



Together Trust has committed to paying all staff a significantly higher wage than the government minimum. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, we are showing our commitment to our employees, now and in the future.

We may remove this advert should we find the successful candidates prior to the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged.

We welcome applications from those with a right to work in the UK. We do not currently sponsor overseas staff.

Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.

If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you

The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including an Enhanced DBS check (at no cost to yourself).

This role will involve regulated activity.