Youth Engagement Officer (Covering Abergavenny, Abertillery & Blackwood)
Salary banding: £25,000 - £27,000.
Location: Abergavenny, Abertillery & Blackwood.
Contract: Full-time, permanent.
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 09:00am to 16:30pm.
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
- Identify, engage, and recruit new learners to the Itec Jobs Growth Wales + programme.
- Use various techniques (sales, business development, marketing) to attract new learners.
- Establish new business partnerships and maximise existing relationships for learner opportunities.
- Actively sell and endorse Itec training products and services to attract learners.
- Drive new learner generation through calls, networking, digital activities, and community outreach.
- Build effective relationships with schools and community‑based venues to attract learners.
- 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 passion for 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 licence with own vehicle.
Desirable
- Experience within Post 16 Education or youth‑based organisations.
What’s in it for you?
- 30 days of annual leave (rising with length of service).
- Health care scheme.
- 35 hours working week.
- Discounts for retail and gym membership.
- Profit sharing scheme.
- Life insurance.
- Employee of the month awards.
- Length of service recognition.
Equal opportunity statement
Itec operates as an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and ensuring equal opportunities inclusive of gender, ethnicity, disability, or other protected characteristics.
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