Saints Foundation is an independent charity aligned to Southampton Football Club. Harnessing the passion of the Club and its fans we aim to inspire, support and deliver positive change and equality of opportunity for young people and adults at risk across Southampton and surrounding areas.

What is the role?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Youth Engagement Officer to come on board and join the Saints Foundation. In this role you will be working as part of the Saints Foundation Premier League Kicks team to deliver positive activities including football sessions, workshops and mentoring projects across the city.

We aim to use the power of the Southampton FC brand to work with 8–18-year old’s who are at risk of anti-social behaviour, youth violence and/or from high-need areas.

We are looking for someone who has a genuine passion to support young people to achieve their potential and improve their wellbeing and in doing so, working together to build a stronger, safer and more inclusive Southampton.

This role requires you to work evenings and occasional weekends due to the target audience you are working with.

What will you be doing?

You will be planning creatively, supporting and delivering exciting and engaging sessions, including 1 to 1 and group mentoring, and have the ability to build strong rapport with the community.

You will support the Project Coordinator with measuring and evaluating the impact of the project, including supporting Youth Voice sessions and yearly participants surveys.

Is this you?

If you have previous experience in delivering successful projects in communities, working with young people in a community setting or with challenging behaviours, then you’ll know what it takes.  You’re a people person and comfortable communicating to anyone. You understand the challenges in Southampton and want to make a long-lasting change, and you’re really enthusiastic about it! Plus, you’re super organised and excellent at building relationships.

We encourage anyone who is interested in this role apply. We are very keen to get a diversity of background, culture, experiences and ideas into all areas of the club. This is a role that will offer development, mentoring and training to the successful candidates.

We’ve all had different experiences and backgrounds, but we share the same values and it’s these shared values that bring us together as Saints Foundation.

Essential Qualifications:

• Be qualified or working towards UEFA C License (previously known as FA Level 2) or another sport/and or Level 2 Youth Work.

What do you get in return?

• Access to x2 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.