Community Engagement Practitioner
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,808 to £43,835 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Stoke on Trent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Stoke on Trent College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | V1136 |
Summary
Community Engagement Practitioner
V1136
Salary: £30,808 - £43,835 Per Annum (Grade 3 - 4)
Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week, Permanent (1.0 FTE)
Excellent suite of total reward benefits
There has never been a better time to join our (Skills for work and Community) Team!
Stoke on Trent College is an exciting and fast-growing place to be, and we are passionate about getting our learners Skills Ready; Future Ready.
Be part of an Ofsted ‘Good’ College with good financial health and contribute to our continuing progress. These are exciting times as we continue our journey to becoming the innovative, technical and professional College of choice.
Our success is built on ‘One Team’ - a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, where every individual plays a key role in shaping the future of our students and our community.
Our success is through Our People!
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident, creative and adaptable practitioner who is passionate about community engagement, widening participation and supporting adults into learning, training and progression. The role is primarily focused on building relationships, developing partnerships and co-creating opportunities with communities, employers and local organisations.
You will have experience of community engagement, outreach or adult learning delivery, along with a strong understanding of the barriers faced by learners who are furthest from education, employment or training. A recognised teaching or training qualification, or a willingness to work towards one, is desirable but not essential.
As an enthusiastic and positive practitioner, you will bring excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work flexibly across community settings, and a proactive approach to engagement and problem-solving. Where appropriate, you will also support the planning and delivery of short, informal training or learning activities that respond to community and employer needs.
Your passion for community impact will be underpinned by experience of partnership working, outreach, referral pathways and progression support, ensuring learners are effectively supported into Skills for Work provision and onward opportunities.
If you are motivated by making a difference in communities and want to play a key role in strengthening local pathways into work and learning, we would be delighted to hear from you.
We offer a fantastic competitive reward package, including:
• Enhanced leave policies including 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A range of Family Friendly policies, including opportunities for Hybrid working as relevant to role
• Christmas Closure
• Bright, modern facilities, buildings and learning resources
• A competitive pension scheme
• On-site restaurant facilities and free breakfasts (cooked breakfast or continental options)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to Continuing Professional Development
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives and health-related benefits including individual health care plans
• Access to the College Sports Academy Gym
• Free on-site parking
Closing date for applications is 22nd February 2026
In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this vacancy will be closed. Early applications are advised.
Please email applications@stokecoll.ac.uk and quote V1136 to express your interest in this role and we will send you a link to complete your application, please check your Junk Folder if you do not receive an email.
Please note that we do not accept CV only applications, you must complete the application form to be considered for the role.
Helpful to have an informal chat?
You are invited to contact Kerry Hancock, (Head of Learning skills for work and community), at khanc1sc@stokecoll.ac.uk
Our Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
At Stoke on Trent College, our environment is diverse in character and student population. We are proud to be working towards our Investors in Diversity Silver Award and committed to embedding the FREDIE principles of Fairness, Respect, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement – across everything we do. We are dedicated to building a truly inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to contribute.
As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and those with long-term health conditions, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure equal access and opportunity throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.
We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Your skills, talent, and potential are what matter most to us.
V1136
Salary: £30,808 - £43,835 Per Annum (Grade 3 - 4)
Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week, Permanent (1.0 FTE)
Excellent suite of total reward benefits
There has never been a better time to join our (Skills for work and Community) Team!
Stoke on Trent College is an exciting and fast-growing place to be, and we are passionate about getting our learners Skills Ready; Future Ready.
Be part of an Ofsted ‘Good’ College with good financial health and contribute to our continuing progress. These are exciting times as we continue our journey to becoming the innovative, technical and professional College of choice.
Our success is built on ‘One Team’ - a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, where every individual plays a key role in shaping the future of our students and our community.
Our success is through Our People!
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident, creative and adaptable practitioner who is passionate about community engagement, widening participation and supporting adults into learning, training and progression. The role is primarily focused on building relationships, developing partnerships and co-creating opportunities with communities, employers and local organisations.
You will have experience of community engagement, outreach or adult learning delivery, along with a strong understanding of the barriers faced by learners who are furthest from education, employment or training. A recognised teaching or training qualification, or a willingness to work towards one, is desirable but not essential.
As an enthusiastic and positive practitioner, you will bring excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work flexibly across community settings, and a proactive approach to engagement and problem-solving. Where appropriate, you will also support the planning and delivery of short, informal training or learning activities that respond to community and employer needs.
Your passion for community impact will be underpinned by experience of partnership working, outreach, referral pathways and progression support, ensuring learners are effectively supported into Skills for Work provision and onward opportunities.
If you are motivated by making a difference in communities and want to play a key role in strengthening local pathways into work and learning, we would be delighted to hear from you.
We offer a fantastic competitive reward package, including:
• Enhanced leave policies including 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A range of Family Friendly policies, including opportunities for Hybrid working as relevant to role
• Christmas Closure
• Bright, modern facilities, buildings and learning resources
• A competitive pension scheme
• On-site restaurant facilities and free breakfasts (cooked breakfast or continental options)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to Continuing Professional Development
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives and health-related benefits including individual health care plans
• Access to the College Sports Academy Gym
• Free on-site parking
Closing date for applications is 22nd February 2026
In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this vacancy will be closed. Early applications are advised.
Please email applications@stokecoll.ac.uk and quote V1136 to express your interest in this role and we will send you a link to complete your application, please check your Junk Folder if you do not receive an email.
Please note that we do not accept CV only applications, you must complete the application form to be considered for the role.
Helpful to have an informal chat?
You are invited to contact Kerry Hancock, (Head of Learning skills for work and community), at khanc1sc@stokecoll.ac.uk
Our Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
At Stoke on Trent College, our environment is diverse in character and student population. We are proud to be working towards our Investors in Diversity Silver Award and committed to embedding the FREDIE principles of Fairness, Respect, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement – across everything we do. We are dedicated to building a truly inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to contribute.
As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and those with long-term health conditions, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure equal access and opportunity throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.
We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Your skills, talent, and potential are what matter most to us.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.