Youth Engagement Officer – YMCA North Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent

£30,000, per annum (£15.33 p/h)

37.5 hours per week, including evening and weekends

YMCA North Staffordshire, Hanley, Stoke on Trent

Do you love bringing people together, developing new ideas and creating opportunities for people to learn, grow and thrive?

YMCA North Staffordshire is looking for an enthusiastic, organised and motivated Youth Engagement Officer to lead a small, dedicated team and coordinate an exciting programme of activities for young people living at both our campus and within the wider community.  Working collaboratively with other teams across the organisation, as well as external providers, you will build a program which inspires and equips young people with skills for the future.

What will you be doing?

You’ll lead a small team to coordinate and develop a varied programme of activities for young people and the wider community. Making the most of our campus facilities, you’ll organise engaging activities, events and projects that promote wellbeing, independence and skill development, while monitoring participation and reporting on the programme’s impact.  You will also plan and deliver residential activities to compliment the day to day offer.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone with experience working with young people who is creative, proactive and passionate about delivering engaging activities. You’ll have excellent organisational and communication skills, be able to motivate a team, work collaboratively, and understand the challenges young people may face.  The ideal candidate will also have an understanding of additional needs.  A full driving licence, flexibility to work evenings and weekends, and a commitment to inclusion and helping people reach their full potential are essential.

Help us bring our campus to life!

Join YMCA North Staffordshire and help create a programme that connects people, strengthens our community and opens up new opportunities for young people to thrive.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS and reference checks and the successful candidate must have a full driving licence.

We are a friendly organisation, with a commitment to continuous improvement with an enhanced annual leave package. If you think you have the skills for this position, we look forward to hearing from you.  Please visit our website on: https://ymcans.org.uk/ymca-vacancies/ for an online application form and full job description.

Deadline for applications: 29th November 2026

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