Assistant Employment Coach

Action Together; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 9,400 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Sick pay

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Groundwork Greater Manchester is seeking an Assistant Employment Coach to support the Job Club delivery in Tameside as part of the Economic Inactivity Trailblazer initiative. The role works with the Senior Employment Coach to help run sessions, recruit residents, and develop referral pathways.

You’ll assist with caseload management, progression tracking, and building relationships with local partners and employers, with part‑time hours across two days per week for up to six months.

Qualifications

• This role does not require specific previous experience; however, a background in employment support or skills provision is a plus.
• Excellent communication and the ability to build rapport quickly are essential.
• Strong IT literacy and the flexibility to adapt to project needs and participant requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day delivery and assist with the program launch and ongoing delivery.
• Engage referral partners, support training and coaching activities, and match individuals to opportunities reflecting employer needs.
• Assist with caseload management and progression tracking to help participants develop skills and progress.
• Recruit St Peter’s Ward residents and develop referral pathways.
• Build strong relationships with local stakeholders and employers to strengthen the programme.

Skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Interpersonal skills

Rapport building

Adaptability

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

We’re looking for a proactive and motivated Assistant Employment Coach to support the delivery of our Job Club in Tameside, part of the Economic Inactivity Trailblazer initiative.

Working closely with the Senior Employment Coach, you will help ensure the Job Club runs effectively and offers a high-quality service for all participants.

In this role, you will support the programme launch and ongoing delivery by helping to recruit St Peter’s Ward residents, develop referral pathways, and build strong relationships with local stakeholders and employers. You will also assist with caseload management and progression tracking, ensuring that individuals are supported to develop skills, connect with opportunities, and achieve their potential.

The role is initially for up to 15 hours across 2 days a week, for a period of 6-months. Further opportunities may be available beyond this but cannot be guaranteed.

Who we’re looking for

This role is ideal for someone with a passion for helping people into work and who is keen to gain hands‑on experience in employment support.

The successful candidate will work closely with the wider team to engage individuals, provide practical support, and help people build confidence as they prepare for work. You will assist with day‑to‑day delivery, including working with referral partners, supporting training and coaching activities, and helping to match individuals with opportunities that reflect employer needs.

No specific experience is essential, but it would be desirable if you have supported employment or skills provision, engaged with stakeholders, or helped individuals prepare for work in the past. More importantly, you will bring excellent communication skills, the ability to build rapport quickly, strong IT literacy, and the flexibility to adapt to the needs of both the project and the people you are supporting.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in employability while making a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

Salary based on FTE. Actual salary £10,491 for 15 hours per week

Key information

• Employer: Groundwork Greater Manchester
• Locations: Greater Manchester, Tameside
• Role Type: Fixed term
• Working Hours: Part-Time

More about this role

• Closing Date: Sunday 20th September 2026 at 12:00pm
• Closing Time: 11.59pm
• Employee Benefits: Pension, maternity leave, paternity leave, sick pay, wellbeing programme
• Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes