Youth Engagement Officer JGW (Covering Bridgend, Pontypridd & Aberdare)
| Posting date: | 28 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,500 to £26,700 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 December 2025 |
| Location: | Bridgend, Bridgend County |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ITEC Skills & Employment |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Youth Engagement Officer JGW+
Salary banding: £24,500 - £26,700
Location: covering Bridgend, Pontypridd and Aberdare
Contract: Fixed Term (9 Months)
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 09:00am to 16:30pm
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
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 maximize 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 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!
Find out more.
Job Description
Find out more about working with Itec
Our Employee Ownership
Got Questions? Contact Us
Diddordeb darllen yn y Gymraeg?
Disgrifiad Swydd
Hysbyseb Swydd
Salary banding: £24,500 - £26,700
Location: covering Bridgend, Pontypridd and Aberdare
Contract: Fixed Term (9 Months)
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 09:00am to 16:30pm
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
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 maximize 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 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!
Find out more.
Job Description
Find out more about working with Itec
Our Employee Ownership
Got Questions? Contact Us
Diddordeb darllen yn y Gymraeg?
Disgrifiad Swydd
Hysbyseb Swydd
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