Current vacancies

This placement will enable you to work across a number of Groundwork London’s teams to gain experience and knowledge of work within a charity that is focused on working with communities to build better futures by providing support, opportunities and spaces where they can grow, connect and succeed. We are looking for a young person who live, works or studies in the London Borough of Merton, and who wants to learn more about the charity and voluntary sector. During your placement, you’ll get out and about rather than being based in one place. You’ll work across several of our offices, visit our projects in action and meet other organisations we support, giving you a real insight into how charities create positive change in local communities. Send us a short video to let us know about you.

Groundwork South are looking for a Senior Youth Worker to successfully deliver our nature-based Holiday Food and Fun clubs during school holidays as part of the HAF programme in Heathfield and provide ad hoc cover for our Green Gardening Group on Fridays which engages NEET young people in horticultural and environmental activities .

Groundwork South is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Café Supervisor to join our team at The Vench Corner Café, based alongside The Vench adventure playground and community centre in Lockleaze.As Café Supervisor, you will help lead the day-to-day running of the café, ensuring excellent customer service, high food hygiene standards, and a welcoming environment for all visitors. You will support Café Assistants, volunteers, and trainees while also working closely with the wider Vench team.

We're looking for a talented Lead Chef to join our café at the beautiful Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre in Winlaton Mill.

Join the team at the beautiful Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, a unique visitor destination set within the stunning Derwent Valley.

Groundwork Northern Ireland is looking for new Trustees to help drive positive change for people, places and the environment across Northern Ireland. We work with communities and businesses to tackle hardship, support a just transition to net zero, and create healthier, more resilient communities.

At Groundwork, we believe strong communities are built by strong organisations. Behind every successful project, every life-changing programme and every thriving community is a team of talented people supported by outstanding leadership, systems and culture. We are seeking an exceptional Head of HR & Support Services to join our Senior Management Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation. This is a rare opportunity to lead across Human Resources, Facilities, Data Protection, Health & Safety and Corporate Support Services, ensuring that our people, infrastructure and governance are ready to support ambitious growth and lasting impact.

Groundwork London’s Youth Department is committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children, young people, and their families across the London. Our services are rooted in compassion, accessibility, and evidence-based practice, ensuring that young people feel seen, heard, and supported through the challenges they face. We are proud to be working in partnership with King’s College London to offer a unique opportunity for professionals passionate about child and adolescent mental health to train as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), specialising in work with Children and Young People (CYP) on the Psychological Therapies (PT) Recruit to train pathway (Rtt), formerly known as CYP-Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT).

Join our dynamic Employment Team as a dedicated Employment Advisor, supporting individuals 1:1 on their journey into work, developing action plans, building skills, and driving positive outcomes in a fast-paced, community-focused environment.