YEB Development Officer

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• Closing Date:01 September, 2026 12:00 AM

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Salary: £37,280 - £39,862 per annum (G07)

Work base: Coed Pella, Colwyn Bay Make a Difference. Inspire Change. Build Belonging.

Are you passionate about empowering young people and creating opportunities that help them thrive? Do you have the energy, creativity and commitment to engage young people, build strong partnerships and support positive outcomes across communities? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Development Officer to join our Youth, Engagement and Belonging Service. As a Youth, Engagement and Development Officer, you will play a key role in developing and delivering high-quality opportunities for children and young people. Working directly with children, young people, families, schools, community groups and partner organisations, you will support initiatives that encourage participation, build confidence and strengthen a sense of belonging. You will help design and deliver engaging programmes, support youth voice and participation, develop partnerships, and ensure that children and young people have opportunities to influence decisions that affect their lives. We are seeking someone who:

• Has experience of developing service delivery
• Can engage and inspire young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Possesses excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Is creative, organised and able to manage a varied workload.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and promoting wellbeing.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Is committed to inclusion, participation and empowering young people.
• Has strong data capturing skills.

If you are passionate about helping young people develop their potential, strengthening communities and creating opportunities where everyone feels they belong, we'd love to hear from you.

Manager details for informal discussion: Rachel Simmonds, Youth, Engagement and Belonging Service Manager (rachel.simmonds@conwy.gov.uk / 01492 577880) Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is essential for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other. We're passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.

This role offers flexible working options for a work life balance. This can include adjusting your working day and hybrid working, ie a balance of office and home working.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.

We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an 'E' on the Person Specification).

Mae'r ffurflen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd.