Employment and Skills Leeds

28/08/2026

Meet our employment advisors 👋

Our advisors are here to provide free, one-to-one support to help you take your next step — whether you’re looking to get back into work, considering a career change or exploring your options.

They can help you with:
• Finding jobs, training and employment opportunities
• CVs and job applications
• Interview preparation
• Building confidence and identifying your strengths

Everyone’s journey is different, so our support is tailored to you and your goals.

👉 Self-refer here: bit.ly/4iP3KSb

27/08/2026

📢 Nursery Officer – Little Owls Swarcliffe

Are you looking to develop your career in childcare? Leeds City Council is recruiting a Nursery Officer to join the team at Little Owls Swarcliffe.

You’ll provide high-quality, individualised care for children while working as part of a supportive nursery team. Little Owls offers regular training and opportunities to develop your career, with many Nursery Officers progressing into management roles.

📍 Little Owls Swarcliffe
📅 Closing date: 22 September 2026

👉 Find out more and apply

https://ce0992li.webitrent.com/ce0992li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=04238200UO&LANG=USA

27/08/2026

📢 Hunslet Community Hub Jobs Fair

Looking for a new job? Come along to our Hunslet Community Hub Jobs Fair and meet employers offering opportunities across Leeds.

You can speak directly to employers, find out about current vacancies and get support with your job search. There’ll also be support available if you need help creating a CV.

📅 Wednesday 9 September 2026
⏰ 10am–1pm
📍 Hunslet Community Hub, Waterloo Road, Hunslet, LS10 2NS

Employers attending include Royal Mail, West Yorkshire Police, Little Owls Nursery and PRN Cleaning, with many more opportunities available.

🎟️ Book your free place by scanning the QR code or visiting: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/leedscitycounciljobshops/2371107

26/08/2026

🌟 Nursery Assistant – Little Owls Swarcliffe

Are you interested in a career in childcare? Leeds City Council’s Little Owls Nurseries are recruiting a Nursery Assistant to join their team in Swarcliffe.

You’ll help provide high-quality, individualised care for children while working as part of a supportive team.

Little Owls offers regular training and opportunities to develop your childcare career, with many assistants progressing into management roles.

📍 Little Owls Swarcliffe
📅 Closing date: 22 September 2026

👉 Find out more:
https://ce0992li.webitrent.com/ce0992li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=04238200UO&LANG=USA

26/08/2026

🧵 Project Placement – Textiles

Leeds City Council is offering a paid Project Placement at Temple Newsam, working alongside the Curator of Dress and Textiles.

You’ll gain practical experience working with historic textiles while supporting the development of a new display and research space, including work on digitisation, conservation and collection records.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a heritage and cultural setting, with training and support provided.

📍 Temple Newsam
📅 Closing date: 2 September 2026

👉 Apply:

26/08/2026

🚀 Future Focus Programme – for young people aged 18–25

Looking to build your confidence, explore your strengths and take your next step towards work?

BREAKOUT, powered by HIPPO, is delivering the Future Focus Programme in Leeds, with exposure to digital and tech-driven workplaces.

Over three days, participants will take part in digital masterclasses, improve their CV and interview skills, and meet employers including those working in digital and tech.

📅 1–3 September | 10am–4pm
📍 HIPPO, Aireside House, Leeds

You’ll also receive ongoing mentoring and support beyond the programme, including monthly mentoring and guidance as you apply for opportunities.

👉 Register: https://4.uk-2.isolation.mimecastprotect.com/?sessionID=665e5b6474e66bb74940

21/08/2026

🧹 Cleaner – Herd Farm Residential & Activity Centre

Leeds City Council are looking for a reliable and hardworking Cleaner to join the team at Herd Farm.

You’ll help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for visitors, with full training and equipment provided.

📍 Herd Farm, Leeds LS17
📅 Closing date: 2 September 2026

👉 Apply: https://ce0992li.webitrent.com/ce0992li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=04238200UO&LANG=USA

21/08/2026

📢 We’re recruiting: Retail Assistant – Leeds Art Gallery

Leeds City Council is looking for a Retail Assistant to join the team at Leeds Art Gallery and support the gallery’s new shop.

You’ll help create a great experience for visitors by providing excellent customer service, sharing product knowledge and supporting the day-to-day running of the shop. You’ll also help with stock deliveries, merchandising and maintaining an attractive shop environment.

If you have experience in a customer-facing retail role and enjoy working with the public, this could be a great opportunity for you.

📍 Leeds Art Gallery
📅 Closing date: 2 September 2026

👉 Apply: https://ce0992li.webitrent.com/ce0992li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=04238200UO&LANG=USA

20/08/2026

📢 It's GCSE Results Day! 🤩

Don't forget to look back at yesterday's post, where we shared five useful resources to help you explore your next steps, whether that's further education, training, or employment.

Alternatively, check out the Amazing Apprenticeships website and their Post-GCSE Options page: https://www.amazingapprenticeships.com/post-gcse-options/

No matter the outcome, support is available

If you're waiting for or have just received exam results and are considering an apprenticeship or technical education course as your next step, explore the options below.

19/08/2026

📢 GCSE Results Day is tomorrow!

Whatever your results, here are five helpful resources you can access to explore your next steps:

1️⃣ Impartial advice for 15 to 18-year-olds from Leeds Pathways:
📧 [email protected]
📞 0113 378 6840

2️⃣ Free employment support through Leeds Employment Hub and local Jobshops:
https://www.inclusivegrowthleeds.com/advice-young-people

3️⃣ SEND information and support through the Leeds Local Offer:
https://leedslocaloffer.org.uk/.../careers-jobs-and...

4️⃣ Additional support programmes:
• Step Forward: https://www.barca-leeds.org/our-services/step-forward
• Spear Leeds: https://www.spear.org.uk/spear-programme/sign-up-to-spear/
• The King's Trust: https://www.kingstrust.org.uk/how-we-can-help

5️⃣ Mental health and wellbeing support through MindMate:
https://mindmate.org.uk/

Alternatively, save the date for one of our upcoming careers events at the Leeds First Direct Arena:

📅 Careers in Leeds – 3 November 2026
📅 Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair – 9 February 2027