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Employability Officer
Full-time, permanent · 37.5 hours per week · £25,000–£26,500 per annum (plus performance bonuses, expenses and pension)
Accrington Stanley Community Trust is recruiting an Employability Officer to join our Education and Employability department, helping local people build confidence, develop new skills and take positive steps towards employment.
Based at Stanley Sports Hub, the successful candidate will deliver funded employability programmes through practical workshops and one-to-one support. This will include helping participants with CV writing, job applications, interview preparation and developing the skills needed for the workplace.
The role will also involve working closely with Jobcentre Plus, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), local employers and community partners to generate referrals and create opportunities for work experience, training and employment.
We're looking for someone who can build positive relationships, motivate people and understand the barriers they may face when looking for work. Experience delivering group workshops and supporting individuals towards employment, education or training is essential.
Location: Stanley Sports Hub, Accrington, with delivery at community and partner venues.
Reports to: Head of Education & Employability.
The role includes 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service, alongside free on-site parking, access to the Stanley Sports Hub gym and training and professional development opportunities.
More about the role and what we're looking for
Main responsibilities
- Plan and deliver employability contracts and funded programmes in line with eligibility criteria, agreed targets and funder requirements.
- Deliver accessible workshops covering CVs, applications, interviews, digital skills, workplace expectations, communication and confidence.
- Recruit and enrol participants, complete initial assessments, agree individual action plans and manage a caseload through regular one-to-one support.
- Identify barriers, coordinate specialist referrals where needed, follow up non-attendance and support progression into employment, education or training.
- Develop referral partnerships and employer links, including work experience, workplace visits and recruitment opportunities.
- Maintain accurate participant records and evidence of progress, prepare monitoring information and case studies, and support funding claims and audits.
- Follow safeguarding, confidentiality, equality and health and safety procedures, and work collaboratively across the Trust.
Essential requirements
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, with the ability to travel to delivery venues and partner meetings.
- Experience supporting people towards employment, education or training through employability provision, mentoring or a comparable support role.
- Experience planning and delivering group workshops and individual support, adapting delivery to different needs.
- Ability to build trust and motivate participants, with an understanding of barriers to employment.
- Experience working with referral partners, employers or community organisations.
- Strong organisation, communication, record keeping and reporting skills, including confident use of Microsoft Office and participant monitoring systems.
- Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, equality and inclusion; good written English and numeracy.
Experience of funded employability contracts, relevant teaching, training or mentoring qualifications, knowledge of local networks and experience supporting people facing multiple barriers to work are desirable.
How to apply
Send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to jobs@stanleytrust.co.uk by close of play on Monday 2 November 2026.
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 9 November 2026.
Accrington Stanley Community Trust is committed to equality and safeguarding. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
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Sports Tutor
Full-time, permanent · 37.5 hours per week · £25,000–£28,000 (plus bonuses, pension and expenses)
Based at Stanley Sports Hub, Accrington, and reporting to the Head of Education. Help deliver, assess and support sport-based further education for young people, raising achievement and aspirations. The role includes approximately 12 hours of teaching.
Key requirements: Degree in Sport or Physical Education, recognised teaching qualification (Level 5 or above), and ability to support and safeguard 16–19-year-old students. An enhanced DBS check is required.
Applications: Email stefan.wilson@stanleytrust.co.uk by Wednesday 28 October 2026. Interviews are expected during the week commencing 2 November 2026.
Casual Sports Hub Attendants
Flexible casual shifts, including evenings and weekends, at Stanley Sports Hub. We are looking for friendly, reliable people with a positive approach to customer service.
Casual Community Sports Coaches
Plan and deliver engaging sessions across local community programmes. Experience, relevant coaching qualifications and access to transport are important. See the current requirements with the Sport & Health team.
Send your CV and covering letter to lee.walsh@stanleytrust.co.uk.
For other employment or volunteering enquiries, contact jobs@stanleytrust.co.uk. Relevant roles involve safer recruitment and appropriate checks.
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