The Albion Foundation - Youth Engagement Coordinator

The Albion Foundation is the official charity partner of West Bromwich Albion Football Club. A proud Albion Family, Engaged, Inspired and Achieving its Potential.

Making a measurable difference in our local community.

The Youth Engagement Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, designing and delivering inclusive youth engagement programmes that empower young people to develop the skills, confidence and resilience needed to achieve their full potential. The role focuses on increasing participation, creating safe and supportive environments, reducing barriers to opportunity and encouraging positive life choices.

Working collaboratively with schools, families, community partners and stakeholders, the Youth Engagement Coordinator develops and delivers needs-led interventions that respond to the challenges facing young people. Key responsibilities include overseeing programme delivery, building positive relationships with participants, monitoring outcomes and ensuring activities are engaging, accessible and impactful.

The role also supports the strategic development of youth engagement initiatives, strengthening pathways into education, training, employment, volunteering and wider community opportunities.

The successful candidate will lead on a mix of new and existing programmes, providing the local community with opportunities to increase their physical activity levels and create better healthier habits.

Diversity is important to us;
Growing, Maintaining and Promoting a diverse team is a top priority for us. We encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates.

The Albion Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Closing date for applications:
Friday, August 28, 2026.

In line with changes in statutory safer recruitment guidance in September 2022, we will carry out an online search of shortlisted candidates in order to identify any publicly available information that may indicate an issue or concern that needs to be followed up during interview. We require you to share with us as part of your application the account names, usernames and/or handles for any social media platform that you use, as well as the names of any websites that you own, post on, or contribute to.

A Google search will also be conducted. These checks will only be conducted if you are shortlisted for interview. Please see our safer recruitment and selection policy for further information.