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Youth Engagement Officer
£24,113 per annum | Permanent full-time | 37.5 hours per week with flexibility

We are proud to be the official charity of Plymouth Argyle Football Club. For over 25
years it has been our mission has been to inspire and make a positive difference to

Devon and Cornwall Communities.

Our outreach work, and the impact we have on the lives of the communities we
proudly serve, wouldn’t be possible without our incredible people. Trust staff truly
make a difference every day.

Mark Lovell - Argyle Community Trust Chief Executive Officer

Who we are
We are the leading sport for social good charity
in Devon and Cornwall, operating over 2,700
square miles. We utilise the prestige of football
and the reach of the club to inspire, engage,
and help people of all ages, genders, races, and
socioeconomic statuses, with a vision to ‘provide
opportunities to all people within our local
communities by inspiring and empowering them
through sport’.

What we do
Our work across Devon and Cornwall focuses
on removing barriers to participation and
offering opportunities that are accessible to
all communities in our operational area. We
maintain a focus on disadvantaged and isolated
communities, underrepresented groups, at-risk
children, young people, and adults. We strive to
work ethically and transparently in everything we
do.

Our values
We endeavour to uphold six core organisational
values:

Professionalism - our staff are role models,
coaches, mentors, and teachers and must
conduct themselves professionally.
Inclusivity - we believe in fair play and having
open access for all. We aim to celebrate diversity
and focus on the needs of each individual and
community.
Respect - we respect our partners, people, and
communities and aim to gain the respect of
others.
Excellence - we strive for excellence in all we
do to support our beneficiaries and ensure they
reach their full potential.
Honesty - we are open and transparent in all our
work and with the communities we serve.
Pride - we are proud of what the organisation
and its parent club represent.

Our mission
Our mission is to inspire and make a positive
difference to Devon and Cornwall communities
through the power of sport and the brand of
Plymouth Argyle Football Club. In short ‘We are
One Argyle.’

Our work strands focus on six key areas, all
aligning with our strategic aims which are to:
Empower people in the communities of Devon
and Cornwall to overcome inequalities and
raise aspirations by providing opportunities and
accredited attainment.
Promote physical participation and wellbeing
by encouraging healthier lifestyles and removing
barriers to participation.
Inspire supporters to engage with our
community outreach programmes.
Improve our systems and structures to ensure
we provide quality, efficient services that are value
for money.
Understand and measure the impact of our
programmes on the community.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Argyle Community Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably
qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Safeguarding
Argyle Community Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting the welfare of all participants in our
programmes and promoting robust policies to ensure that our staff and volunteers adhere to safe practices.
Where regulated activity forms a part of the job role, the successful candidate will be subject to undertaking
enhanced DBS checks prior to employment.

Candidates are advised that in order to identify any matters that might relate directly to ACT’s legal duty to
meet the safeguarding requirements set out in KCSIE, online searches may be carried out on short-listed
applicants in order to identify incidents or issues related to a candidate’s suitability to work with children.

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Youth Engagement Officer
Plymouth and South Devon
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
£24,113 per annum
Permanent, full-time
37.5 hours per week with flexibility, evening work may be required
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:
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Proven experience in project management, youth work, or supporting vulnerable young people

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary Objectives of the Role

•  Plan and deliver various community intervention programmes such as PL Kicks, PL Inspires & our
Police Commissioners programme to meet the Trust’s aims, objectives, and needs of the local
communities throughout on Regions.

•  Promote and develop referral and ED&I based programmes delivered throughout the communities of

Plymouth & South Devon.

•  Track and improve the quality and impact of programmes by collating valuable feedback in line with
the aims and objectives of the programmes. Monitor and develop the showcasing of impact through
reporting processes such as case studies.

•  Assess and measure the quality of programmes through quality assurance checks and gathering
meaningful feedback from partners and participants. Ensure all programmes provide a safe
environment by ensuring risk assessments are complete and programmes are designed safely.

Plan and Deliver
•  Ensure delivery plans for our community programmes are aligned with budget and key performance

indicators are set for the team and targets are developed.

•  Suitably plan staffing quality and ratios in relation to programme needs and objectives.
•  Ensure personal and team delivery is of a high standard across provisions in community programmes

across PL Kicks, PL Inspires Programme & Police Commissioners programmes.

Promote and Develop

•  Review and develop the community programme plans for ACT’s Plymouth & South Devon Participation

team

•  Develop relationships with current and new local and national partners in relation to the Community

Trust aims and objectives.

•  Develop the plans for community programmes in line with ACT’s aims and objectives with the

Community Programmes Lead.

Measure Impact and Meet KPIs

•  Collect evidence to showcase the impact of community programmes based in Plymouth & South

Devon. Ensure KPIs are being met through partners and non-funded programmes by tracking progress
towards internal targets.

•  Track KPIs across community programmes to ensure targets are being met and programmes are

developing.

Quality and Safety

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Improve the quality of delivery through the application of quality assurance checks
implemented across community programmes and measuring outcomes.

•  Monitor impact outcomes from programmes through regular data reporting through

communication with partners alongside pre & post-questionnaires, case studies and media
recordings with the delivery & impact teams.

•  Provide risk assessments for programmes and venues in use across Plymouth & South Devon

community programme sessions.

Core Responsibilities

•  Prioritise Health and Safety and Safeguarding when planning and delivering to ensure that the

Trust protects the welfare and safety of all staff, volunteers and participants.

•  Promote compliance ensuring that the Trust enforces all policies and procedures, challenging

staff when they don’t do the right thing.

•  Take responsibility for promoting the Trust, creating positive relationships within local and

national networks and enhancing the reputation of the Trust.

•  Strive for quality & high standards, setting clear expectations and upholding Trust values.
•  Facilitate ACT’s strategic and charitable aims ensuring that our work inspires and makes a

positive difference to Cornwall and Cornwall communities

•  Lead staff by modelling best practice and creating a culture of high quality customer service.

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Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience

Youth Work Level 2

Youth Work Level 3

Hold an up to date FA First Aid & FA Safeguarding qualficiation

Full clean driving license

Degree in Sports Development, youth work or another relevant field

Mental Health First Aid

Trauma Informed Training

Knowledge And Understanding

Offering provisions linked to stakeholder needs and demands

Understanding of safeguarding principles and procedures and a commitment to safe delivery

Proven success of developing and delivering community-based outreach programme

Understand city-wide strategies for engaging targeted communities

Understand how to engage, motivate and develop learners

Core Skills and Attributes

Excellent listener with the ability to understand the needs of external stakeholders and identify mutually
beneficial partnership opportunities

Excellent organisational and project management skills with the ability to problem solve

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including good negotiation and persuasive skills

Excellent attention to detail and risk management

Ability to create a strong team culture and work independently

A creative, can-do and solution-orientated approach to work, with the ability to solve problems

Staff Skills and Attributes

Proven relationship-builder at all levels with strong interpersonal skills

Behave in an inclusive and respectful way, always representing the positive EDI values of the Trust

Ability to accurately convey meaning and deliver information in a clear and engaging way including face to face
presentations and written materials

Understand obligations regarding confidentiality, information sharing and GDPR

Good standard of English in both written and verbal communication; effectively conveying information at an
appropriate level at an appropriate level

Respond positively to feedback and strive for high standards and excellence in all aspects of the role.

Relationships

Key Internal Relationships

Key External Relationships

Community Programmes lead

Community Programmes Coaches

Youth Workers

Youth Centres

Impact & Data Reporting Team

Premier League Charitable Fund

Facilites Team

Head of Participation

Local Schools

Plymouth City Council

Designated safeguarding Officer

OPCC

Benefits - WHy work for us?

We aim to ensure we look after our staff welfare and provide fair opportunities across the charity. Argyle
Community Trust offers incentives and progression based on key performance indicators, appraisals and
added value to the Trust.

Relevant qualifications and training

Ticket incentives for staff

An opportunity to buy back on holidays

Free access to courses for your children across
Trust provisions

Club kit

Other Benefits

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

Healthcare Cash Plan after successful completion of probation, not contrac-
tual but based on how the charity performs

Role Dependent Benefits
The Trust will also consider individual requirements needed to
complete a role including:

Work mobile phone with some allowance for
personal usage

Use of company vehicle for work purposes only

Car allowance

Plymouth Argyle Football in the Community Trust trading as Argyle Community Trust
Plymouth Argyle Football Club, Home Park, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3DQ
www.argylecommunitytrust.co.uk
community@pafc.co.uk
01752 522202

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Company Number 06797988
Registered Charity Number 1128906
VAT number 478581341