Young People’s Engagement Lead

Are you passionate about transforming lives and making a real difference in your community? At The 180 Project, we use the power of fitness, mentorship, and lived experience to support individuals on their journey to recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration. This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of a movement that empowers people to turn their lives around. If you’re driven, compassionate, and ready to help others break negative life cycles, we’d love to hear from you. 

The Role

The Young People's Engagement Lead will play a key role in transforming the lives of vulnerable young people living in some of the most deprived communities across Blackburn with Darwen, Burnley, and Pendle. The role involves engaging young people facing multiple and complex challenges, including poverty, trauma, gang influences, substance misuse issues and mental health challenges. The Lead will use fitness programs, mentoring, and groupwork to create meaningful social connections, build resilience, and improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Experience of working with young people facing complex challenges such as trauma, poverty, and gang influences, substance misuse, and who are disengaging from school.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practices and youth development principles.
• Demonstrable a passion for physical fitness programs (e.g. Functional Fitness) or similar group activities.
• Proven ability to facilitate group sessions and activities and support sessions.