Application Guide

How to Apply for Youth Programmes Officer North Wales

at The Jon Egging Trust

🏢 About The Jon Egging Trust

The Jon Egging Trust is a unique charity that honors the legacy of Red Arrows pilot Jon Egging by inspiring young people to aim high through teamwork, leadership, and employability programs. Working here means joining a dedicated team that partners with schools, the military, and local businesses to create transformative experiences for youth in challenging circumstances. The organization offers a supportive environment where you can make tangible differences in young lives while enjoying flexible, term-time working arrangements.

About This Role

As Youth Programmes Officer for North Wales, you'll plan and deliver inspiring teamwork, leadership, and employability programs primarily in the Anglesey/Bangor area, with occasional travel along the A55 corridor. You'll directly impact young people by developing their skills and confidence while collaborating with school staff, military partners, local businesses, and volunteers. This home-based role with travel offers the unique opportunity to build community partnerships while being supported by the Regional Manager for North Wales.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with planning program sessions from your home office, followed by traveling to a school in Anglesey to deliver a leadership workshop. After lunch, you might meet with a local business partner in Bangor to coordinate work experience opportunities, then return home to document program outcomes and prepare for tomorrow's session with military volunteers. Throughout the day, you'll be in regular contact with your Regional Manager and school contacts to ensure programs meet young people's needs.

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🎯 Who The Jon Egging Trust Is Looking For

  • Has direct experience working with young people in educational, youth work, or community settings, preferably with knowledge of North Wales communities
  • Demonstrates strong relationship-building skills with schools, businesses, and military partners, with ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders
  • Is self-motivated and organized for home-based work while comfortable with regular travel throughout North Wales (fuel expenses paid)
  • Shows genuine passion for youth development and understands the specific challenges facing young people in North Wales communities

📝 Tips for Applying to The Jon Egging Trust

1

Highlight specific experience working with young people in North Wales or similar rural/coastal communities

2

Demonstrate understanding of term-time working (39 weeks/year) and flexibility with 30 hours across 4-5 days

3

Mention any existing connections or experience with schools, military organizations, or businesses in Anglesey/Bangor area

4

Show how you've developed teamwork, leadership, or employability programs previously

5

Address your ability to work independently from home while maintaining strong partner relationships through travel

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with youth program delivery and why North Wales communities matter to you', 'Examples of building partnerships with schools, businesses, or military organizations', 'How you would approach planning programs that develop teamwork, leadership, and employability skills', 'Your understanding of home-based work with regular travel and term-time scheduling']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Jon Egging's story and how it informs the Trust's mission to 'inspire the next generation to aim high'
  • → The Trust's existing programs and partnerships (look at their website for specific North Wales initiatives if mentioned)
  • → Demographics and challenges facing young people in Anglesey/Bangor and North Wales communities
  • → Local businesses and military presence in North Wales that might partner with programs

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a youth program you've developed and how you measured its impact
2 How would you approach building relationships with schools and businesses in Anglesey/Bangor?
3 What challenges do you think young people face in North Wales communities, and how could programs address these?
4 How do you stay motivated and organized when working from home?
5 Tell us about a time you coordinated multiple stakeholders (like schools, businesses, volunteers) for a project
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying without demonstrating specific youth work experience or understanding of North Wales communities
  • Not addressing the term-time, part-time nature (39 weeks/year, 30 hours) or travel requirements
  • Generic applications that don't show knowledge of the Jon Egging Trust's specific mission and approach

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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