Youth Engagement Officer

Location: Covering Abergavenny, Abertillery & Blackwood areas
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 4:30pm

We have an amazing opportunity for a Youth Engagement Specialist

You'll be working for a leading, employee-owned training provider that puts our people at the heart of everything we do. As an employee-owned organisation, every team member plays a crucial role in shaping our future. They foster a collaborative culture where each voice is heard, and every contribution is valued. We take pride in empowering individuals and businesses to thrive. Join us and become part of an organisation dedicated to your growth, well-being, and success.

About the Role

• As a Youth Engagement Officer, you will design and deliver programmes that actively involve young people in meaningful activities
• Enhance their skills, and cultivate a strong sense of community.
• You will work directly with the Jobs Growth Wales Plus (JGW+) initiative.
• This Welsh Government programme provides vital work experience and training opportunities to young people and unemployed individuals, enhancing their employability and supporting job creation across various sectors.

Your will:

• Recruit Learners: Identify, engage, and recruit new learners onto the JGW+ programme.
• Drive Outreach: Use sales, business development, and marketing techniques to attract participants.
• Build Partnerships: Establish new business relationships and maximise existing partnerships for learner opportunities.
• Promote Services: Actively promote and endorse our training products and services to prospective learners.
• Network Digitally & Locally: Drive learner generation through targeted calls, networking, digital activities, and community outreach.
• Engage the Community: Build effective relationships with schools, youth organisations, and community venues.
• Collaborate Internally: Work strategically with Centre Leads and Learner Coaches to ensure seamless learner transitions.

What We Are Looking For

• Youth-Focused Experience: Proven experience working with young people or a strong passion for making a positive difference in their lives.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, motivate, and influence others.
• Proactive Mindset: Ability to network, cold-call, and knock on doors to generate new leads and opportunities.
• Mobility: Ability to travel across the Abergavenny, Abertillery, and Blackwood areas as required.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about youth development and want to make a real impact within an employee-owned company, click Apply Now to submit your updated CV.

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If you have not been contacted within 5 days, then unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion, but we may keep your details on file and contact you with future opportunities.