Youth Engagement Officer

Organisation: Stevenage FC Foundation
Salary: Starting at £25,250 per annum
Location: Stevenage and surrounding areas
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 31 October 2025
Job Description: Would you like to make a difference in your local community? Are you passionate about young people and given them opportunities to positively impact their lives?

Stevenage FC Foundation is seeking a highly motivated, responsible, enthusiastic, and committed individual to work within its expanding youth engagement programme.

The Foundation is looking to recruit a Youth Engagement Officer to develop and deliver targeted interventions engaging young people into positive activities, life choices, education and training in both education and community settings.

What We Are Looking For:
The role will be responsible for the development and coordination of the Foundation’s alternative provision and youth mentoring programmes as well as supporting the delivery of the Foundation’s curricular delivery in primary education, and the Premier League Kicks programme. The role will work with the wider delivery team to ensure that our programmes are relevant, needs led and engaging for the target audience. Predominantly working with children aged 8-19, the candidate will have an approachable, friendly, trustworthy, and professional manner, with the ability to engage with a variety of individuals from all backgrounds.

Benefits:
As part of your involvement with Stevenage FC Foundation the following benefits are available to staff:
• Stevenage FC staff kit provided relevant to the role
• A pension scheme is available for eligible applicants
• Travel mileage for work related expenses
• 23 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays)
• Free onsite car parking (non-matchday)
• Access to bespoke CPD from partners including Premier League, EFL in the Community, The FA, PFA and others
• One match ticket for Stevenage FC home league games
• In-house Employee Assistance Programme – including monthly mental health support
• Free attendance to all Stevenage FC Foundation sessions
• Access to a company laptop to complete the role
• Opportunities to work match days at Stevenage FC
How to apply: Are You Eligible: To be eligible for shortlisting a candidate must meet the essential criteria (listed below) How To Apply: If you meet the essential criteria (as a minimum) and are interested in applying, please send your CV and a covering letter addressed to Dani Toyn either by email dani.toyn@stevenagefcf.com or use the online application form found at the following link – https://forms.office.com/e/DQkAXQfcMN Closing Date – Friday 31st October 2025 Safeguarding: Stevenage FC Foundation is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, the post holder will be required to undergo any relevant security checks, including a comprehensive background check, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to ensure the safety and protection of children and vulnerable individuals. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: As we are diverse organisation that respects differences in race, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith, background, or personal circumstance, we welcome all applications. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. Stevenage FC Foundation is opposed to any form of discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequality by taking positive action where appropriate. Reasonable Adjustment: We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role, ensuring equitable opportunities for everyone. If you require disability-related adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact foundation@stevenagefcf.com We are here to help you through the whole recruitment process including trying to apply for a vacancy, getting in touch with us through the process, and/or helping with access in case you are required to come in for an interview.