Assistant Employment Coach

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.

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

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

• 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