Employment Job Broker

The Job Broker 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 Job Broker plays a pivotal role in converting participant potential into positive employment outcomes.Working closely with employers, Jobcentre Plus, training providers and community partners, the Job Broker 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 Job Broker helps young people overcome barriers, access suitable opportunities and sustain long-term employment, contributing to improved economic participation and social mobility.

Job Purpose

Every day, people face barriers that prevent them from finding meaningful employment. As an Employment Job Broker, you'll play a vital role in changing that.

Working across Blackpool, you'll build strong relationships with local employers, identify job opportunities, and support individuals to move closer to sustainable employment.

You'll be the link between people with potential and businesses looking for talent, helping to transform lives, strengthen communities, and support economic growth.

This is far more than a recruitment role.

It's about:
Helping people overcome challenges and achieve their ambitions
Creating opportunities for those who need them most
Developing partnerships with employers who want to make a difference
Supporting inclusive recruitment and workforce development
Delivering real social impact across local communities

We're looking for someone who is passionate about helping people achieve their potential and secure a brighter future. You'll be a confident communicator who enjoys building relationships, creating opportunities, and making a real difference in people's lives. If you're proactive, driven, solutions-focused, and motivated by helping others overcome barriers to employment, this is an opportunity to be part of meaningful work that delivers lasting impact for individuals, businesses and communities.

If you're passionate about helping people into work and want a career where every day makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

For full details of the job description and person specification, please download the Recruitment Pack below.

Vacancy Files

Employment Job Broker - Recruitment Pack

Interview Details

You will be contacted shortly after the closing date with an update on the status of your application.

Interviews will take place in-person on 29th October.

Language	English
Job type	Youth work
Work location	Blackpool
Region	Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire & Merseyside
Working hours	36.25
Role type	Full time
Contract type	Fixed Term (Paid) - Fixed term until March 2028
Salary	£26,228 - £30,933
Application closing date	23rd October 2026