Youth Engagement Officer JGW

Brook Street Social Care; Rhiwderin; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social care is seeking a Youth Engagement Officer to connect with local organisations and attract new learners to their JGW+ program. The ideal candidate will have a strong local network, experience in youth engagement, and knowledge of the NEET agenda, effectively collaborating with various stakeholders.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Annual bonus (qualifying criteria apply)

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Medicash Healthcare scheme

Length of service scheme

Employee of the Month award

Qualifications

• Experience with post-16 education or youth-based organisations.
• Full driving licence and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Identify, engage, and recruit new learners to the JGW+ programme.
• Liaise with third-party organisations and community venues.
• Arrange and attend promotional events to raise the organisation's profile.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Strong local network

Knowledge of NEET agenda

Job description

Youth Engagement Officer

Location: Newport and Torfaen (Cwmbran, Pontypool, and Blaenavon)

Salary: £24,700 - £26,700 per annum

Brook Street is excited to be hiring a Youth Engagement Officer to establish relationships with various organisations to attract new learners to the JGW+ program. Our client is a Platinum Award Winner in "Investing in People".

Benefits:

• 30 days annual leave
• Annual bonus (qualifying criteria apply)
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Medicash Healthcare scheme
• Length of service scheme
• Employee of the Month award

Candidate requirements:

• Experience working with young people
• Experience with post-16 education or youth-based organisations
• Strong local network
• Knowledge of local organisations related to NEET agenda
• Full driving licence and own vehicle

About the role:

As Youth Engagement Officer, you will identify, engage, and recruit new learners to the JGW+ programme. You will use sales, business development, and marketing techniques such as business generation, sales calls, external networking events, digital activities, and community engagement.

You will liaise with third-party organisations, partnership companies, charities, voluntary and educational networks to build effective relationships with local schools and community venues, attracting new learners and maintaining excellent stakeholder relationships.

You will also arrange and attend promotional events to raise the profile of the organisation and attract new learners.

Apply online or contact Hannah at (phone number removed).