Communications and Engagement Officer

2026-08-26T00:00:00

Ormskirk

GB

L39 2

Any

2026-09-25T18:45:59.443

At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we're more than an education provider - we're a driving force for opportunity, innovation and community growth. As one of the UK's leading further education colleges and an exempt charity, we deliver high-quality technical and professional education that transforms lives and supports regional prosperity. With over 12,500 students and around 1,000 colleagues, we're proud to be an anchor institution driving social mobility, inclusion and success.

The Role

B&FC are recruiting for a Communications and Engagement Officer.

What We Offer

We believe great people deserve great rewards. When you join B&FC, you'll benefit from:

Generous annual leave, plus 5 additional gifted days (pro rata for part-time employees) to be taken during the Christmas closure period

An excellent pension scheme

Professional development and funded training opportunities

Flexible working options and family-friendly policies

Comprehensive wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives

Discover more about our rewards and benefits at Working with Us.

At B&FC, you'll join a values-led community built on our CAREER principles - Community, Authenticity, Relentless Optimism, Everyone Included, Excellence, and Respect. We're proud to empower both our colleagues and students to thrive, supported by outstanding facilities, forward-thinking leadership, and a culture of inclusion and innovation. Whether you're inspiring the next generation or advancing your own professional journey, B&FC is a place where you can truly make a difference.

How We Support You

At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we're committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process, please let the hiring manager or People Team know before your interview so we can make sure you have the support you need to perform at your best.

Rewards and Benefits

Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work®

Certified Enhanced leave allowance of 38 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays

Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

Competitive pension scheme: Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 8.1% employer contribution

Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC investing circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications

Agile working opportunities

Internal Coaching Service

Enhanced Family friendly policies

Extensive wellbeing provision including access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year

Occupational Health

FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS

FREE eye tests

Dedicated Wellbeing Hub with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing

FREE healthy breakfast

Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships

Health and beauty salon

Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)

Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates

FREE car parking

Car lease scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Onsite kids 'Sports Camp' 8am - 5pm during selected half-term breaks

Our Safeguarding Responsibilities

B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College's policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners.

All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK. The amendments to the Act (2013 and 2020) mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, and you can check whether your conviction or caution is spent by visiting the Disclosure Calculator.

If you would like a copy of our Safeguarding Policy, please visit our website.

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At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we're more than an education provider - we're a driving force for opportunity, innovation and community growth. As one of the UK's leading further education colleges and an exempt charity, we deliver high-quality technical and professional education that transforms lives and supports regional prosperity. With over 12,500 students and around 1,000 colleagues, we're proud to be an anchor institution driving social mobility, inclusion and success.The RoleB&FC are recruiting for a Communications and Engagement Officer.What We OfferWe believe great people deserve great rewards. When you join B&FC, you'll benefit from:Generous annual leave, plus 5 additional gifted days (pro rata for part-time employees) to be taken during the Christmas closure periodAn excellent pension schemeProfessional development and funded training opportunitiesFlexible working options and family-friendly policiesComprehensive wellbeing support and staff recognition
initiativesDiscover more about our rewards and benefits at Working with UsAt B&FC, you'll join a values-led community built on our CAREER principles - Community, Authenticity, Relentless Optimism, Everyone Included, Excellence, and Respect. We're proud to empower both our colleagues and students to thrive, supported by outstanding facilities, forward-thinking leadership, and a culture of inclusion and innovation. Whether you're inspiring the next generation or advancing your own professional journey, B&FC is a place where you can truly make a difference.How We Support YouAt Blackpool and The Fylde College, we're committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process, please let the hiring manager or People Team know before your interview so we can make sure you have the support you need to perform at your best.Rewards and BenefitsBlackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work®
Certified Enhanced leave allowance of 38 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidaysOpportunity to purchase additional annual leaveCompetitive pension scheme:Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contributionLocal Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 8.1% employer contributionExtensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualificationsAgile working opportunitiesInternal Coaching ServiceEnhanced Family friendly policiesExtensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a yearOccupational HealthFREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHSFREE eye testsDedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeingFREE healthy breakfastSports facilities including fully
equipped gym and discounted membershipsHealth and beauty salonTrim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised ratesFREE car parkingCar lease schemeCycle to work schemeOnsite kids 'Sports Camp' 8am - 5pm during selected half-term breaksOur Safeguarding ResponsibilitiesB&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College's policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners.All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK. The amendments to the Act (2013 and 2020) mean
that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, and you can check whether your conviction or caution is spent by visiting the Disclosure CalculatorIf you would like a copy of our Safeguarding Policy, please visit our website. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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