Our Commitment

At Shropshire Chamber of Commerce we are proud to support the Care Leaver Covenant. This means we are committed to helping you access meaningful employment opportunities and build a positive future in work across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.

We understand that starting your career can feel challenging, and we want you to know that you are not alone. We are here to support you, open doors, and help you succeed.

We are a membership organisation representing businesses across the region, and we use our network, knowledge and influence to champion a business community that is connected, confident and ambitious. Everything we do is shaped by values that place people, opportunity and long-term impact at the heart of everything we do.

We are:

• Supportive – a trusted partner in progress, listening with intent and guiding individuals and businesses so they feel empowered to grow and thrive.
• Knowledgeable – sharing insight and expertise that sparks opportunity and helps our community navigate challenge and embrace change.
• Influential – amplifying Shropshire’s voice and advocating for meaningful action that strengthens our regional economy.
• Passionate – championing sustainable growth rooted in opportunity, inclusion and shared success.

Through this pledge, we seek to extend these values to care-experienced young people entering and developing in the world of work.

Recruitment Opportunities

We will support you to access job opportunities within Shropshire Chamber of Commerce. As roles become available, you will be able to apply for positions in areas such as:

• Account Management
• Sales
• Events and Training
• Marketing
• Policy
• Finance

We will also:

• Advertise our relevant vacancies via this page, so you can find them
• Operate a guaranteed interview scheme if you meet the essential criteria
• Provide you with a named contact who can support you through the application process

Championing Care Leaver Friendly Employment

We will work behind the scenes to improve your experience of finding and staying in work by:

• Increasing the number of employers committed to supporting care leavers
• Encouraging fair and inclusive recruitment practices across our network
• Helping create more accessible, supportive and sustainable job opportunities for you

Raising Awareness

We will continue to raise awareness of the Care Leaver Covenant through our events, communications and partnerships. This helps create more opportunities for you and encourages more employers to offer support.

Our Pledge

We recognise the resilience, skills and potential you bring. Through this commitment, we will:

• Help you access meaningful and sustainable employment.
• Support fair and inclusive recruitment processes.
• Work to create a business community where you can thrive.

Next Steps

New roles will be shared as they become available.

You can find current opportunities here
https://www.shropshire-chamber.co.uk/about-us/job-vacancies

If you need extra support with your application, you can contact the Care Leaver Covenant or reach out to us directly by emailing l.keirle@shropshire-chamber.co.uk

If you apply for a role the Care Leaver Covenant team would love to hear from you, please let them know by emailing connects@mycovenant.org.uk

Stay Connected

Website: https://www.shropshire-chamber.co.uk/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shropshire-chamber-of-commerce/