Jacob Allen

Jacob Allen joined EastSide Partnership in 2025 and has spent the past eight months supporting a range of educational and community-focused projects through EastSide Learning. A proud East Belfast native, Jacob is passionate about giving back to the area where he grew up and went to school.

He graduated from Queen’s University Belfast with a degree in History in the summer of 2025, bringing a thoughtful and informed perspective to his work in community development. Jacob has a particular interest in fostering local engagement through creative and educational initiatives that strengthen neighbourhood connections.

Outside of work, Jacob enjoys football and kickboxing, staying active and connected to the community he serves.