Youth Engagement Officer

Youth Engagement Officer

Location:

Abergavenny, Abertillery & Blackwood Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 4:30pm Our client Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Youth Engagement Officer to support the recruitment of young people onto the Jobs Growth Wales (JGW) Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by engaging with young people, schools, community groups, and local organisations to create pathways into education, training, and employment.

Key Responsibilities Identify, engage, and recruit learners onto the JGW programme. Build relationships with schools, community organisations, and local networks. Promote training and employment opportunities through outreach and engagement activities. Generate learner referrals through networking, marketing, and community engagement. Develop and maintain partnerships to create opportunities for learners. Work closely with internal teams to ensure a smooth learner journey. Requirements Essential Experience working with young people or a genuine passion for supporting them.

Strong knowledge of local communities and networks. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle. Willingness to undergo a DBS check and EWC registration.

Desirable Experience within post-16 education, training, employability, or youth-based organisations. Benefits 30 days annual leave, increasing with service 35-hour working week Healthcare scheme Profit-sharing scheme Life insurance Retail and gym discounts Employee recognition awards Ongoing training and development opportunities