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Wakefield Council’s Adult Education Service are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled individual to support our Community Development Manager.  The Community Development Team has responsibility for the identification and development of new learners, new delivery centres and partners and new income opportunities. They also lead on the Service’s publicity and promotion.

The successful candidate must be someone who enjoys working with people and who can take a lead role in the coordination, development and promotion of Adult Education delivery.  They need to be confident, creative and able to network with a range of Service users to ensure positive outcomes.

Do you have a desire for changing people’s lives?  Excited at the prospect of being part of a growing team?  Can you work on your own initiative and ‘promote’ the opportunities that skills and learning can bring to our adult residents?  Then why not apply and see what we can do together?

The role will require someone who is flexible and who is not afraid to take on new challenges

We are looking for someone who:

• Is confident at communicating at all levels
• Can network and create new relationships
• Is comfortable to work directly with residents to encourage engagement
• Can organise events and promote the Adult Education brand at all times
• Can stand in at meetings and events for the manager when required
• Creates and maintains relationships with internal and external partners
• Is creative and can turn ideas into reality
• Is flexible, able to work to deadlines and manage own time to achieve set outcomes.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Philippa Wheeler.

Tel: 01924 303322

E-mail: PWheeler@wakefield.gov.uk

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.