Current vacancies

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.

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 .

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.

This is a rewarding role suited to a motivated and values-driven youth work professional with a passion for helping young people overcome barriers, build resilience and achieve positive outcomes. You will have experience of working with young people facing marginalisation or complex challenges, alongside a strong track record of delivering high-quality, community-based youth work.You will have a sound understanding of youth work principles, safeguarding, andeffective case management. You will be confident leading youth projects, managing budgets, collecting outcome data and working in partnership with other organisations to provide coordinated support for young people.You will have a strong awareness of the social and economic challenges affecting diverse communities and be committed to creating inclusive opportunities that enable young people to thrive. Excellent communication skills are essential, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences using a variety of approaches, including digital media.A clean and valid UK driving licence is required due to travel across Greater Manchester.

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.