We're inviting young people aged 14 to 25 to join us and help shape the future of Smethwick.
The Smethwick Partnership Board oversee the delivery of the £23.5 million Smethwick Towns Fund Programme and the up to £20 million Plan for Neighbourhoods Programme.
Our Board, chaired by Alan Taylor, Sandwell Business Ambassador and Business Representative of MI Glass, brings together stakeholders from the community, business, voluntary, public-sector, and faith organisations, alongside our local MP. We are also looking to recruit young people to join us, ensuring their voices and ideas help shape the future of Smethwick.
Who can apply?
We welcome applications from anyone aged 14 to 25 who lives, studies, works, or has a connection to Smethwick.
What you will gain by joining us
As a Board member, you will have the chance to:
- Represent the voice of young people
- Influence the development of projects in Smethwick
- Share your opinions on how projects are impacting young people
- Advise us on how to engage with more young people
- Gain experience of being a Board member
- Understand how governance and decision-making work
- Learn how projects are delivered
- Understand the challenges and opportunities for investing in Smethwick
- Build connections with a wide range of partners
- Gain valuable experience for your CV
What we’re looking for
We are looking for young people who can bring:
- Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
- Opinions about young people’s issues and the future of Smethwick
- Awareness of the challenges and strengths of Smethwick through work, school, or life experience
- A willingness to work with others on the Board and share their views
- A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
- A passion for making a difference in Smethwick
How to apply
We encourage you to fill out the application form and submit this to Smethwick_pfn@sandwell.gov.uk.
Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday 23 September 2025.