Youth Engagement & Activity Lead

Accord Appointments Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Accord Appointments Ltd is partnering with a prestigious client to recruit an Activity Coordinator to design and deliver an engaging programme for young people aged 18–24, helping them build confidence and skills.

You will plan and run group and one-to-one activities, organise employer talks, visits, and project-based experiences, and adapt sessions to diverse needs while safeguarding principles are applied.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering sport, creative, digital, gaming, VR, outdoor, volunteering or project-based activities would be a real advantage.
• Relevant qualifications in areas such as youth work, teaching, coaching, training, careers, employability or facilitation are desirable, along with first aid and risk‑assessment experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver fun, purposeful group and one-to-one activities.
• Help young people develop confidence, communication, teamwork, resilience and workplace skills.
• Turn interests and everyday activities into opportunities to discover and demonstrate transferable skills.
• Organise employer talks, workplace visits, mock interviews, volunteering and project-based experiences.
• Adapt activities so everyone can participate, whatever their confidence, ability or individual needs.
• Work closely with Mentors to connect activities to each participant’s goals and next steps.
• Build relationships with community groups, employers, training providers and specialist partners.
• Promote activities, encourage attendance and re‑engage young people who may lose confidence or disengage.
• Create a safe, welcoming environment where young people feel heard, respected and encouraged to succeed.
• Track participation and progress while ensuring activities meet safeguarding, quality and health & safety requirements.

Skills

Creativity

People skills

Group facilitation

Digital tools

Education

Youth work qualifications

Job description

Accord Appointments Ltd is partnering with a prestigious client to recruit an Activity Coordinator to design and deliver an engaging programme for young people aged 18–24, helping them build confidence and skills.

You will plan and run group and one-to-one activities, organise employer talks, visits, and project-based experiences, and adapt sessions to diverse needs while safeguarding principles are applied.