Adult & Community Outreach Practitioner

Our new Cradley Heath Skills Campus is set to open in January 2026, it’s an exciting time for everyone involved with this fantastic new addition to the Sandwell Colleges family. We’re now looking to add another very important team member, someone who can build meaningful relationships with a range of local stakeholders and champion those voices to ensure we can meet their needs and aspirations.

If you’re motivated by making a real difference in people’s lives, you understand the power of being seen, heard and trusted. If you can find ways to connect, inspire and engage a broad range of people, design and deliver outreach activities that fuel confidence and curiosity in adult learners and in doing so remove barriers to participation, we would love to hear from you.

Cradley Heath is home to a rich network of small enterprises, tradespeople and community-minded employers. Our skills campus will bridge the gap between education and employment with your help and act as a pipeline for skilled, motivated, job-ready local professionals who possess the technical, soft skills, and work-readiness qualities our local businesses need. Your work in connecting the campus with our local businesses and in doing so forging partnerships that create those pathways to employment will be essential.

This is more than a job, it’s a mission, and a chance to be part of something transformative for local communities. Cradley Heath and surrounding areas are full of untapped potential, so come and join our work and become an integral part of the team in making possibilities a reality for so many.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with community organisations, local authorities, businesses, and voluntary groups
• Represent the Skills Campus at local forums, events, and partnership meetings
• Design and deliver outreach campaigns to raise awareness of campus opportunities
• Organise community events, workshops, and information sessions
• Act as the main point of contact for local residents, ensuring inclusive participation
• Identify and address barriers to engagement (e.g., transport, childcare, digital access)
• Work with the marketing team to create targeted communications for different audiences
• Use social media and local networks to promote campus activities
• Track engagement metrics and report progress to the Campus Lead
• Gather feedback to inform continuous improvement

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in community engagement or stakeholder management
• Ability to work with diverse groups and understand cultural sensitivities
• Event planning and delivery experience
• Competence in data collection and reporting
• Knowledge of Sandwell and Dudley communities
• Experience in education or skills development
• Ability to deliver short learning or engagement sessions

Benefits

✅ Top-Tier Salaries – sector-leading pay with some of the most competitive salaries around

🏖 Unbeatable Time Off – up to 50 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and extra Christmas closure

🚀 Career Development – access to CPD days, professional pathways, and leadership programmes

🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – a healthy, eco-friendly commute option

💆‍♀️ Exclusive Onsite Discounts – save on hair, beauty, car checks, and more

🏋 Fitness Perks – use our college gym or access discounted local memberships

💰 Generous Pension – employer contributions up to 23.68%

🛍 Retail & Travel Savings – with UNIDAYS, Blue Light, and Student Beans

💉 Free Flu Vaccine – to help you stay healthy

🧘‍♀️ Wellbeing Support – confidential counselling and wellness platforms

🏆 Recognition & Celebration – regular staff awards and appreciation events

Join us in making a real difference — empowering young people to reach their potential and shape their futures