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Work with us

Work with us to support young people and strengthen communities.

Grassroot Communities is growing our team of staff, sessional workers, volunteers and trustees. Whether you are looking for paid work, voluntary leadership or want to register your interest for future opportunities, we would love to hear from you.

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Join the Grassroot Communities team

Our work depends on passionate people who care about young people, community, creativity and opportunity. We are currently recruiting for an Administrator, and we are always interested in hearing from youth and community workers, delivery specialists and people who may be able to support our governance as trustees.

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Current vacancy

We are currently recruiting for an Administrator to support the smooth running of our organisation.

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Sessional youth work

We are always looking to hear from youth and community workers, plus sports, creativity and nature-based delivery workers.

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Trustees

Help shape the future of Grassroot Communities by bringing your skills, experience and leadership to our board.

Current opportunities

We currently have one live paid vacancy, alongside ongoing opportunities to register your interest for future sessional work and voluntary trustee roles.

Administrator

We are looking for an organised, reliable and proactive Administrator to support the day-to-day running of Grassroot Communities. This role would suit someone confident with admin systems, communication, coordination and helping a busy community organisation stay on track.

Contract, PAYE or Freelance Administration Community organisation
Role details

Type: Flexible

Basis: PAYE/Freelance

Status: Open

Youth and Community Workers

We are always looking to connect with experienced, values-led Youth and Community Workers for sessional work. We are especially interested in hearing from people who can deliver engaging, safe and positive sessions for young people.

Sessional work Youth work Community delivery
Sessional rates

Leaders in charge: £16.37/hr

Support Youth Workers: £15.74/hr

Status: Rolling job advert

Become a trustee

Our trustees play an important role in guiding Grassroot Communities, supporting good governance and helping us grow our impact. Trustee roles are voluntary and provide an opportunity to use your skills and experience to support young people and communities.

Trustees we are looking for

We are particularly interested in hearing from people with skills and experience in the following areas.

Financial Sustainability

Supporting financial oversight, sustainability, funding strategy and long-term resilience.

Governance and Leadership

Helping strengthen governance, strategy, accountability and organisational leadership.

People and Culture

Bringing experience in HR, people development, communications, marketing or organisational culture.

Retail and Hospitality

Supporting opportunities linked to enterprise, hospitality, retail, events and income generation.

Why join Grassroot Communities?

We are a community-led organisation working with young people to create opportunity, confidence, belonging and positive change. Joining our team means becoming part of a mission that is practical, people-centred and rooted in real relationships.

Whether you support delivery, administration, governance or volunteering, your contribution helps us build safer, more hopeful spaces for young people to grow.

Purpose-led work

Be part of work that makes a real difference.

Community impact

Support young people and families locally.

People-first culture

Join a team that values care, creativity and relationships.

Register your interest

Use the form below to apply for the Administrator role, register interest in sessional youth work, or tell us about your skills as a potential trustee or volunteer.