Vacancy at Plymouth Argyle Football in the Community Trust
Youth Engagement Officer
Salary
£ 24,113
Plymouth and South Devon
Vacancy listed
15/10/2025
Application deadline
09/11/2025
Details
Argyle Community Trust is seeking a dedicated Youth Engagement Officer to work on the Targeted Youth Mentor provision. This role involves planning, coordinating, and delivering a tailored mentoring programme as part of our Premier League Kicks & Inspires initiatives and the Police Commissioner’s programme.
The primary responsibility will be to strategically design and implement personalised support programmes for young people who have experienced adverse childhood experiences. The successful candidate will work closely with key local partners including Devon and Cornwall Police, Plymouth Youth Offending Team, and the Premier League, integrating within local partnerships to manage multiple mentoring cases, typically over a year-long engagement.
This mentoring programme harnesses the unique connection between Argyle Community Trust and the professional football club to make a positive impact on vulnerable young people. It aims to challenge the negative cycles often associated with adversity, crime, and anti-social behaviour by engaging young people through bespoke sessions focused on improving their health, wellbeing, and future opportunities.
The Youth Engagement Officer will have full responsibility for the mentoring programmes—from initial planning and delivery to ongoing monitoring and evaluation. They will also lead regular partnership meetings, develop safe exit strategies and referral pathways, and contribute to securing funding through match-funding opportunities.
Key requirements:
• Proven experience in project management, youth work, or supporting vulnerable young people across diverse settings.
• Relevant qualifications and strong IT skills.
• Creativity, open-mindedness, and confidence in building and maintaining effective relationships.
The role may also involve supporting other Community Trust programmes delivered in various settings, including classrooms and outreach environments.
How to Apply
If you can meet the specifications and would like to become part of the Argyle Community Trust team, please complete our online application form. You will be given the opportunity to upload a covering letter and CV should you wish to do so however, for safer recruitment purposes, we do not accept application by CV only.
If you would like further information or wish to discuss the post contact ACTrecruitment@pafc.co.uk.
For more information about the work of Argyle Community Trust and our strategic aims visit https://argylecommunitytrust.co.uk/about-us/.
Closing date for applications - Sunday, 9 November 2025
Shortlisting - Monday, 10 November 2025
Interview Date -Tuesday, 18 November 2025
Benefits
1. Relevant qualifications and training
2. Ticket incentives for staff
3. An opportunity to buy back on holidays
4. Free access to courses for your children across
5. Trust provisions
6. Club kit
Other Benefits
7. Holiday allowance based on service - After five years of service your holiday entitlement will increase by one day each year, enabling you to increase your holiday allowance by up to four days
8. Healthcare cash plan after successful completion of probation, not contractual but based on how the charity performs.