Youth Engagement Officer (Covering Newport and Torfaen County)

Educators Wales; Newport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Youth Engagement Officer to design and deliver impactful programs for young people in Newport and Torfaen. This full-time, permanent role focuses on enhancing skills and fostering community engagement through innovative initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience with youth and local networks, and will play a vital role in attracting and supporting learners through the Jobs Growth Wales Plus initiative. Join a supportive organization that values employee growth and offers excellent benefits, including generous leave and a health care scheme.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Health care scheme

Discounts for retail and gym membership

Profit-sharing scheme

Life insurance

Employee of the month awards

Length of service recognition

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people and a passion for making a difference.
• Strong knowledge of local networks and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver programs to engage young people in meaningful activities.
• Identify and recruit new learners for the Jobs Growth Wales Plus programme.
• Build relationships with schools and community venues for learner opportunities.

Skills

Youth Engagement

Sales Techniques

Business Development

Marketing

Community Outreach

Education

Experience in Post 16 Education

Job description

Youth Engagement Officer (Covering Newport and Torfaen County)

Youth Engagement Officer JGW+
Salary banding: £24,000 - £26,000
Location: covering Newport and Torfaen County (On-site).
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 09:00am to 16:30pm
Mileage: 45p per mile

About Us

At Itec, we put our employees at the heart of everything we do. As an employee-owned organisation, every team member plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our business. We foster a 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 a company that is dedicated to your growth, well-being, and success.

About the role

As a Youth Engagement Officer, you will be responsible for designing and delivering programs that actively involve young people in meaningful activities, enhance their skills, and cultivate a strong sense of community. Jobs Growth Wales Plus (JGW+) is a Welsh Government initiative that provides work experience and training opportunities to young people and unemployed individuals, enhancing their employability and supporting job creation in various sectors.

Your impact

1. Identify, engage, and recruit new learners to the Itec Jobs Growth Wales + programme.
2. Use various techniques (sales, business development, marketing) to attract new learners.
3. Establish new business partnerships and maximize existing relationships for learner opportunities.
4. Actively sell and endorse Itec training products and services to attract learners.
5. Drive new learner generation through calls, networking, digital activities, and community outreach.
6. Build effective relationships with schools and community-based venues to attract learners.
7. Build strategic relationships with Centre Leads and Learner Coaches to ensure seamless learner transitions.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Experience working with young people and/or being passionate about making a difference.
• Strong and relevant knowledge of local networks.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check (cost covered by the company) and EWC registration.
• Full driving license with use of own vehicle.

Desirable

• Experience within Post 16 Education or youth-based organisations.

What’s in it for you?

At Itec, our employees have access to several great benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (rising with length of service), a health care scheme, 35 hours of working week, discounts for retail and gym membership, a profit-sharing scheme, life insurance, employee of the month awards, length of service recognition, and much more.

Itec operates as an equal opportunity’s employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure equal opportunities inclusive of gender, ethnicity, disability, or other protected characteristics. Apply early, as we may close the vacancy once we have enough suitable applicants. We encourage applicants to disclose any needs for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in their role to help create an inclusive workplace. Should you not hear from us 2 weeks after application, please assume that your application was not successful on this occasion. If you're passionate about developing others and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!