Southampton Football Club
Youth Engagement Officer
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Location: St Mary’s Stadium with regular travel across Southampton City
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: 2 Years Fixed Term
Criminal Record Check: Enhanced with Child’s Barred List
Salary: £26,227.50 per annum
Saints Foundation is the charity of Southampton Football Club. We support people in need throughout Southampton, providing life-changing opportunities to help our communities thrive.
What is the role?
We are looking for a Youth Engagement Officer to join our Premier League Kicks team. This is an exciting opportunity to support young people aged 8 to 18 across Southampton through positive activities, mentoring and community engagement. Working in areas of high need, you will help build aspiration, improve wellbeing and create positive opportunities for young people who may be at risk of anti-social behaviour or youth violence.
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about youth development and wants to make a meaningful difference in their local community.
What will you be doing?
As a Youth Engagement Officer, you will:
- Lead and deliver engaging football sessions, workshops, mentoring projects and community based activities across Southampton.
- Build positive relationships with young people, acting as a role model and helping them develop confidence, resilience and stronger connections within their communities.
- Work closely with colleagues across the Youth Engagement team to organise tournaments, events and development opportunities, while also supporting the monitoring and evaluation of programmes to demonstrate impact and meet funding objectives.
- Collaborate with schools, community organisations and local partners to ensure activities meet the needs of participants and the wider community.
- Maintain a safe and inclusive environment for all participants, ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed and that young people receive the support they need to thrive.
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Is this you?
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience of working with young people in community settings.
- A genuine passion for helping them achieve their potential.
- Confidence in delivering engaging sessions, building relationships and adapting your approach to meet the needs of different individuals and groups.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Comfort working both independently and as part of a team.
- A flexible approach, as the role will include evening and weekend working within the community.
Ideally, you'll hold, or be working towards, a UEFA C Licence (formerly FA Level 2), a Level 2 Youth Work qualification, or an equivalent qualification in sport, youth work or a related field.
How this benefits you…
If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefits package;
- Access to 2 free match tickets for every home league game
- Access to our staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Mental & Physical Health).
- Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise.
- 25 days’ holiday per year excluding bank holidays plus your birthday off each year.
- Contributory Pension Scheme.
- Worldwide Travel Insurance for you and your family.
- Learning & Development opportunities - supporting you to develop your potential and achieve in your career.
- Free onsite parking.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Collaborative & inclusive working culture.
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The closing date for this role is 7 August 2026.
*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received. *
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect everyone to share this commitment. You will be required to adhere to all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk and to ensure that Southampton Football Club is free from discrimination and harassment.
The post holder will demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, supporting the organisation’s strategic aims to remove barriers and address inequality. You will play an active role in promoting an inclusive, discrimination-free environment that ensures fair access to opportunities and resources. This includes fostering a culture of dignity, respect, and belonging where everyone is empowered to contribute, perform, and reach their full potential.
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