Job Description

At

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG)

, we believe in creating thriving communities where people feel supported, empowered, and valued. We're looking for a passionate and proactive

Employment Coordinator

to join our dynamic team on a

fixed-term contract

ending

31st July 2026.

About the Role

As our Employment Coordinator, you'll play a key role in developing and delivering tailored employment support services. You'll empower residents to overcome barriers, develop their skills, and achieve their aspirations - helping them to live well and sustain tenancies.


This is a hands-on role working closely with internal teams, local partners, schools, training providers, and employers to create opportunities and build pathways to sustainable employment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one support, creating personal development plans to help tenants into employment, education or enterprise Develop and maintain partnerships with local employers and training providers Support recruitment and induction for trade apprenticeships Promote opportunities through social media and community outreach Collaborate with internal teams to identify challenges and develop responsive solutions Lead on tracking, monitoring, and reporting employment outcomes Represent WCHG at community and partner events

What We're Looking For

Experience delivering one-to-one employability support Level 3 IAG qualification (or similar) Strong partnership-building and stakeholder engagement skills Knowledge of employment-related programmes and services Excellent communication, organisation, and IT skills A person-centred approach and passion for making a difference


If you're motivated by making a difference and have the skills to support residents in achieving life-changing outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Why join us?

As an Investors in People Health & Wellbeing recognised employer we offer a wide range of benefits such as;

25 days Annual Leave, rising to 30 with length of service and subject to approval the option to buy and sell additional annual leave
Enhanced leave options for Maternity, Paternity, Adoption & Shared Parental Leave
Enhanced Pension scheme contributions Our Health Care Plan gives you money back for dental, optical, therapy costs and more Subsidised Healthy Living benefits i.e. gym membership or yoga classes Subsidised Leisure Learning benefits i.e. finance towards driving lessons or learning a new language Car Lease Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme
Volunteering days in the local community We offer a Salary Sacrifice Pension option
Subject to eligibility criteria

About Us

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) manages almost 14,000 properties, providing homes for more than 29,000 people in Wythenshawe, South Manchester.



We are committed to investing in the health, wellbeing and development of colleagues, who we will reward fairly and empower and trust to deliver their best work for the benefit of WCHG, our customers and stakeholders. WCHG is an inclusive employer of choice where differences are recognised as strengths in delivering our purpose. A disability confident employer WCHG will work to make reasonable adjustments where possible throughout its employment processes.



Our purpose is to provide good quality homes and services to our customers and leaseholders and to play a leading role in creating safer, healthier communities. WCHG boasts an impressive development portfolio which aims to deliver on average 1,100 new homes over the next five years with 195m estimated investment, leaving a lasting legacy in our communities.


Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) manages almost 14,000 properties, providing homes for more than 29,000 people in Wythenshawe, South Manchester.


Awarded 'Investors in People' Health & Wellbeing and officially recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer UK, three years running since 2019, WCHG is now amongst an elite group of world class organisations recognised for demonstrating a commitment to high performance through excellent people management and provides local employment to 530 colleagues.


Our purpose is to provide good quality homes and services to our tenants and leaseholders and to play a leading role in creating safer, healthier communities. WCHG boasts an impressive development portfolio which aims to deliver on average 1,100 new homes over the next five years with 195m estimated investment, leaving a lasting legacy in our communities.