Current vacancies

You will develop campaigns that grow our audiences, generate income and strengthen the profile of Groundwork North Wales and our charitable and commercial services.

The Employer Engagement Officer role sits at the heart of the programme, acting as the key link between young people seeking employment and employers with workforce needs. The role is designed to create, source and secure high-quality employment, work placement and apprenticeship opportunities for programme participants, helping young people transition successfully into sustainable work and career pathways. Through proactive employer engagement, vacancy generation and job matching, the Employmer Engagement Officer plays a pivotal role in converting participant potential into positive employment outcomes.Working closely with employers, Jobcentre Plus, training providers and community partners, the Employer Engagement Officer develops strong relationships across the local labour market to identify recruitment opportunities and address employer skills needs. Alongside employer-facing activity, the role provides personalised support to participants through vocational profiling, action planning, coaching, interview preparation and in-work support. By combining employer engagement with tailored participant support, the Employer Engagement Officer helps young people overcome barriers, access suitable opportunities and sustain long-term employment, contributing to improved economic participation and social mobility.

The Employment Coach service is designed to support young people who are unemployed, economically inactive or at risk of becoming NEET to develop the confidence, skills and resilience needed to progress into employment, education or training. The role provides a holistic, person-centred approach that combines engaging group learning with tailored one-to-one support, helping participants identify their strengths, overcome barriers and build realistic pathways towards sustainable outcomes. Drawing on practical employability training, personal development activities and workplace preparation, the service equips young people with the skills, behaviours and confidence needed to succeed in the labour market.Working closely with employers, Job Brokers, education providers and local support services, the Employment Coach helps create a seamless progression journey for each participant. Through group workshops, coaching, sector taster preparation, career planning, wellbeing support and referrals to specialist services, the programme supports young people to address challenges such as low confidence, limited work experience, caring responsibilities, wellbeing concerns and skills gaps. By connecting participants with opportunities, support networks and employer engagement activities, the service enables young people to increase their employability, strengthen their independence and achieve positive long-term progression into work, learning and training.

The Employment Facilitator service is designed to support young people who are unemployed, economically inactive or at risk of becoming NEET to develop the confidence, skills and resilience needed to progress into employment, education or training. The role provides a holistic, person-centred approach that combines engaging group learning with tailored one-to-one support, helping participants identify their strengths, overcome barriers and build realistic pathways towards sustainable outcomes. Drawing on practical employability training, personal development activities and workplace preparation, the service equips young people with the skills, behaviours and confidence needed to succeed in the labour market.Working closely with employers, Job Brokers, education providers and local support services, the Employment Facilitator helps create a seamless progression journey for each participant. Through group workshops, coaching, sector taster preparation, career planning, wellbeing support and referrals to specialist services, the programme supports young people to address challenges such as low confidence, limited work experience, caring responsibilities, wellbeing concerns and skills gaps. By connecting participants with opportunities, support networks and employer engagement activities, the service enables young people to increase their employability, strengthen their independence and achieve positive long-term progression into work, learning and training.

Groundwork is looking for a Nature Jobs Development Manager to help design and develop an ambitious new national programme that aims to create hundreds of paid entry-level opportunities in the nature sector for young people from underrepresented groups.

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

Groundwork UK is looking for a Public Affairs Officer to help put its new three-year public affairs strategy into action. This is a hands-on role focused on strengthening Groundwork’s political visibility, building relationships with key stakeholders, and supporting the federation to make a clear and compelling case for place-based environmental and social action.

Groundwork NE & Cumbria is seeking passionate and committed individuals to join its Board of Trustees. This voluntary role offers the opportunity to provide strategic leadership, support strong governance, and help ensure the charity continues to deliver lasting impact for people, places, and communities across the region.

This is an exciting opportunity for a marketing professional who thrives on developing campaigns, creating engaging content, and building meaningful connections that make a difference.