Senior Employment Coach (PT or FT)

Groundwork NE & Cumbria; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community support organization in Greater Manchester seeks a Senior Employment Coach to lead teams and drive services that enable people to improve their wellbeing and succeed in their employment journeys. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and a commitment to making a meaningful community impact. This role offers hybrid working options and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Up to 31 days leave + Bank Holidays

Real Living Wage

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and managing teams.
• Ability to build partnerships with stakeholders and community organizations.
• Strong focus on improving wellbeing and community support.

Responsibilities

• Guide teams in shaping programs for community impact.
• Drive partnerships to support employment initiatives.
• Ensure effective delivery of services in Greater Manchester.

Skills

Team leadership

Partnership building

Coaching

Community engagement

Wellbeing support

Education

Relevant qualifications in coaching or social services

Job description

Overview

Take the lead in shaping life-changing programmes that support people into work, improve wellbeing, and unlock potential. As Senior Employment Coach you will guide teams, build partnerships, and drive services that make a lasting difference in communities across Greater Manchester.

About Groundwork Greater Manchester

We’re passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. Find out more about our charities mission here.

Why work here?

• Be part of a mission-driven, values-led team making real impact in Greater Manchester.
• Work in a warm, inclusive culture with flexible and hybrid working options.
• Enjoy a strong focus on health and wellbeing, with mental health first-aiders and green spaces to recharge.
• Undertake ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Access generous leave (up to 31 days + Bank Holidays) and a supportive environment for growth and development.
• Benefit from a Real Living Wage, pension scheme, and family-friendly policies.
• Use our Employee Assistance Programme and sustainable travel schemes.

Accessibility & Safeguarding

As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role. As a Gold Award Employer Recognition Scheme holder with the Armed Forces Covenant, we also offer a guaranteed interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria for the role. We provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to participate in our activities and services, and we are committed to safeguarding and the welfare of all affected individuals. Our safer recruitment practices ensure a consistent and comprehensive process for appointing candidates who are suitable to work with our beneficiaries.

How to Apply

To apply please complete the forms below, ensuring you use the Job Description to carefully outline why you think you are suitable for this post.

We request that you complete our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring Form. If you prefer not to share this information, every question has a “prefer not to say” option. Any information collected is used only for monitoring the implementation of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy and procedures during recruitment and selection. The information is not used to inform shortlisting. Data is held securely and is not provided to any member of the selection panel.

Job Description

Application Form

Equality Diversity Inclusion Monitoring Form

Criminal declaration form

Please send these documents to [e-mail] and title the email ‘Senior Employment Coach’.

Should you require assistance with any aspect of the application process please contact us in advance so that we can agree reasonable adjustments that we can put in place for you. For this, or to discuss any questions you may have about the role, please contact Liane Kirk via [e-mail]

Closing date: 03/10/2025

Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.