Youth Engagement & Opportunities Coordinator

Accountable to:  Service Manager Responsible for:  None Location:  Baca office, Loughborough, England with occasional travel to Cambridge and locations where Baca’s services are delivered. Hours:  37.5 hours per week (evening and weekend as required and be part of the on-call team to deliver out of hours emergency support as part of a rota.) Salary:  £30,000 a year Help Change Young Lives At Baca, we support young people who have fled war, persecution, and trafficking, providing safe housing, education, and therapeutic care to help them rebuild their lives. We are seeking a passionate and committed Youth Engagement & Opportunities Coordinator to deliver engaging programmes and meaningful opportunities for young people seeking refuge. In this rewarding role, you will help young people build confidence, independence, and pathways into education, employment, and community life. You’ll also work closely with partners, alumni, and colleagues to ensure young people’s voices shape the services they receive. Key Responsibilities Coordinate opportunities that support young people’s independence, wellbeing, and life skills Enable access to education, employment, volunteering, and community activities Build partnerships with employers, charities, and local organisations Support youth voice, participation, and co-production across services Develop and engage an active alumni network Deliver safe, inclusive programmes and activities Monitor outcomes and continuously improve services Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding standards About You Experience in youth work, community development, or a related field Strong communication and relationship-building skills Ability to coordinate multiple programmes and partnerships effectively A compassionate and professional approach when working with vulnerable young people A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing Desirable: Experience working with asylum seekers or vulnerable groups Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches (e.g. PACE, Trauma Recovery) Additional language skills Experience in partnership development or programme delivery Additional Information Occasional evening and weekend work required Participation in an on-call rota Travel between service locations What We Offer The chance to make a meaningful difference A supportive, values-driven team 33 days’ holiday (pro rata), pension, wellbeing support, and more Apply Now If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young asylum seekers and have the skills and attributes we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK for this role. You must also be able to legally drive in the UK for this role. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced DBS Certificate including a check of the children’s barred list.