Targeted Youth Officer

To deliver targeted interventions for young people aged 11–18 identified as at risk of radicalisation, exploitation or social exclusion. The role includes mentoring, workshop delivery, and personal development support under the Preventing Radicalisation programme, while contributing to wider youth engagement initiatives such as Premier League Kicks.

The delivery will focus on high-quality, engaging activity including educational workshops, interventions, mentoring and sports and physical activity.

At the Foundation we are committed to living and embedding our core values (quality, inspire, teamwork, inclusion and honesty and integrity), in how we deliver our activity and interact with our partners and colleagues.

Job Description

• Plan, deliver and review 1:1 mentoring and group sessions for referred individuals under the Prevent programme in line with Home Office frameworks.
• Liaise with schools and facilitate school-based workshops addressing Extreme Right-Wing Terrorism (ERWT), misogyny, incel ideology, and mass violence.
• Support delivery of Premier League Kicks sessions,
• Build trusted relationships with young people, acting as a positive role model.
• Collaborate with local partners including Stockton Borough Council, Cleveland Police, schools, and community groups.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, engagement, and outcomes.
• Support with mid and end of year reporting.
• Ensure all delivery meets safeguarding, Prevent, and health & safety standards.
• Promote the vision, mission and core values of the Foundation.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, including adapting resources and engagements to ensure equal opportunities for all.
• Adhere to health and safety requirements with support of the Health and Safety Lead
• Be committed to safeguarding and working with the Designated Safeguarding Officer.
• Contribute to data and impact measurement working with the Data and Impact Coordinator.

Closing Date

25th September 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. Due to high application volumes, we regret that we cannot provide feedback to those who are not shortlisted.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Oliver Swain (East Clevland Coordinator) 07850313007, oliver.swain@mfcfoundation.co.uk

Interviews to be held week commencing – 5th October 2026

Assessment

Applications are assessed against the ‘essential’ and ‘desirable’ criteria for the role, as set out on the person specification. Please ensure, therefore, that your application fully reflects how you meet these criteria. Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We welcome applications from disabled candidates. We are also seeking to diversify our workforce, particularly by gender and ethnicity.