Youth Engagement Officer

Youth Engagement Officer £25,000 – £27,000 | Permanent | 35 hours per week
Covering Abergavenny, Abertillery & Blackwood
Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 4:30pm

Are you brilliant at connecting with young people, building relationships in the local community and getting people genuinely excited about new opportunities?

We're recruiting for a Youth Engagement Officer to join a well-established, employee-owned training and employability organisation supporting young people across South Wales.

This is an energetic, people-focused role where you'll be out in the community, building local networks and engaging with young people who could benefit from training, work experience and employability support.

The role Your focus will be on identifying, engaging and recruiting young people onto the Jobs Growth Wales Plus (JGW+) programme.

You'll build relationships across Abergavenny, Abertillery and Blackwood, raising awareness of the programme and creating strong referral networks within local communities.

Your role will include:

Engaging and recruiting young people onto the JGW+ programme

Building relationships with schools, community groups and local organisations

Developing new partnerships and strengthening existing referral networks

Using outreach, networking, digital activity and telephone engagement to reach new learners

Attending community events and engaging directly with young people

Promoting training and employability programmes in an engaging and accessible way

Working closely with Centre Leads and Learner Coaches to ensure a smooth journey for new learners

Developing a strong understanding of local communities and available support networks

What we're looking for We're looking for someone outgoing, proactive and passionate about creating opportunities for young people.

You'll ideally have:

Experience working with young people or a genuine passion for making a difference

Strong knowledge of local communities and networks

Confidence building relationships with schools, community organisations and partner agencies

A proactive approach to outreach and developing new connections

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

The ability to engage and motivate people from a wide range of backgrounds

Experience within post-16 education, youth services, employability, outreach, recruitment or a community-based organisation would be particularly beneficial.

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential due to the travel involved across the region.

A DBS check and EWC registration will also be required, with the cost of the DBS covered by the employer.

What's in it for you? Alongside a salary of £25,000 – £27,000, you'll receive:

30 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service

35-hour working week

Healthcare scheme

Retail and gym discounts

Profit-sharing scheme

Life insurance

Employee recognition awards

Length of service recognition

The opportunity to join an employee-owned organisation where your voice and contribution are genuinely valued

If you're passionate about supporting young people, love building connections and want a role where you can make a visible difference within local communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed