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Employment & Skills Coordinator
J82769
Posted: 17/08/2026
Expiring: 14/09/2026
Expiring: 14/09/2026
- £27344 - £29439 per annum
- England, North West, Greater Manchester, Manchester
- Permanent
Are you passionate about helping people overcome barriers and move towards meaningful employment, education and training opportunities?
TPP Recruitment is supporting a well-established and highly respected charity based in Manchester to recruit an Employment & Skills Coordinator. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of people experiencing homelessness, poverty, immigration-related challenges and other forms of disadvantage, helping them build confidence, skills and independence.
Salary: £27,344 - £29,439 per annum, dependent on experience
Employment type: 2-year fixed term contract
Working arrangements: On site (Manchester)
Working pattern: Full‑time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:00)
Other benefits:
About the Organisation
Our client is a long-established charity with over 30 years of experience supporting people facing homelessness and multiple disadvantages. Through a wide range of services, they provide practical support, training opportunities, volunteering programmes and pathways into employment.
The organisation is recognised for creating an inclusive, welcoming environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect and supported to achieve their own goals.
About the Role
The Employment & Skills Coordinator will lead and coordinate a well-established employment and skills programme, supporting individuals to access employment, education, volunteering, training and digital inclusion opportunities.
Working closely with internal colleagues and external partners, you will help create joined-up pathways that enable people to progress at a pace that works for them. This is a highly visible role within a busy community setting, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and supporting people with diverse and often complex needs.
The successful candidate will bring existing experience in employability and employment support, allowing them to make an immediate impact.
Key Responsibilities
Skills / Experience Required
To Apply
Interview Process
Deadline
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
TPP Recruitment is supporting a well-established and highly respected charity based in Manchester to recruit an Employment & Skills Coordinator. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of people experiencing homelessness, poverty, immigration-related challenges and other forms of disadvantage, helping them build confidence, skills and independence.
Salary: £27,344 - £29,439 per annum, dependent on experience
Employment type: 2-year fixed term contract
Working arrangements: On site (Manchester)
Working pattern: Full‑time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:00)
Other benefits:
- Opportunity to play a key role in an established and award-winning organisation
- Join a supportive, values-led team with a strong community focus
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Chance to build partnerships and shape employment pathways that change lives
About the Organisation
Our client is a long-established charity with over 30 years of experience supporting people facing homelessness and multiple disadvantages. Through a wide range of services, they provide practical support, training opportunities, volunteering programmes and pathways into employment.
The organisation is recognised for creating an inclusive, welcoming environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect and supported to achieve their own goals.
About the Role
The Employment & Skills Coordinator will lead and coordinate a well-established employment and skills programme, supporting individuals to access employment, education, volunteering, training and digital inclusion opportunities.
Working closely with internal colleagues and external partners, you will help create joined-up pathways that enable people to progress at a pace that works for them. This is a highly visible role within a busy community setting, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and supporting people with diverse and often complex needs.
The successful candidate will bring existing experience in employability and employment support, allowing them to make an immediate impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and develop employment, skills and progression programmes
- Support individuals to access employment, training, qualifications and volunteering opportunities
- Deliver one-to-one coaching and facilitate group-based employability activities
- Build and maintain partnerships with employers, training providers, education organisations and community partners
- Create sustainable routes into employment and skills development for programme participants
- Monitor participant outcomes and maintain accurate records and reporting data
- Promote digital inclusion and support access to appropriate resources
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver joined-up support services
- Contribute to the wider frontline service and support organisational objectives
Skills / Experience Required
- Experience within employability, employment support, skills development, careers guidance or a related field
- Experience supporting individuals who face barriers to employment or education
- Strong employer engagement, partnership development or stakeholder management experience
- Experience delivering one-to-one support and facilitating workshops or group sessions
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Experience monitoring outcomes and maintaining accurate records
- Confidence using Microsoft Office 365 and digital systems
To Apply
- Please submit your cover letter and CV outlining your relevant experience and interest in this vacancy
Interview Process
- In person
- Two stages including a taster day, providing the opportunity to get a better sense of the work the organisation does
Deadline
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early applications are encouraged as the organisation is looking to appoint as soon as possible.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Rachel Ridout
Business Manager