Richard Luscombe Position: Youth Engagement Officer
Location: Plymouth and South Devon
Offices: Home Park, Outland Road , Plymouth PL2 3DQ
Manadon Sports Hub, 121 St Peter’s Road, PL5 3JG
The Hub at Foulston Park, Madden Road, PL1 4NE
Salary: £24,113 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week with flexibility, evening work may be required
Reports to: Community Programmes Lead
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
https://hr.breathehr.com/v/youth-engagement-officer-43489
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
