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We offer employment and volunteering opportunities designed to boost your employability and enable you to play a key role in achieving our vision: to create resilient, thriving, and inclusive rural communities across the UK.
At Plunkett, we help people in rural areas to establish and manage community-owned businesses, this is people living in a community getting together to buy, manage and run maybe their local post office, pub, cafe, cinema, shop, woodlands, bookshops, or even fisheries.
Through our support, we aim to help community businesses to:
- Provide essential services and amenities.
- Boost the local economy with local supply chains.
- Create access to employment, training, and volunteering, especially for those excluded from the job market.
- Address climate change with sustainable initiatives.
- Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion by fostering safe and welcoming spaces for all.
We recognise young people, like you are a vital part of the community and we are keen to involve you in achieving our vision, bringing your voice to rural communities.
Offer Overview
- Promoting the opportunity to a growing network of community-owned businesses
Plunkett will work with the Care Leavers Covenant to run an programme of outreach and communications to the growing network of community-owned businesses that are rooted in communities across the UK. This map [https://plunkett.co.uk/community-business-map/] on the Plunkett website will identify where these businesses are located. Working with the Care Leavers Covenant we will run webinars for the businesses and promote the opportunity for the network to engage with and support the ambitions of the Care Leavers Covenant.
- Employment Opportunities:
Beyond the outreach we will do with community-owned businesses, Plunkett is committed to being a Care Leaver Friendly Employer [Plunkett to sign the charter]. Current vacancies will be listed on our website at Plunkett Vacancies (https://plunkett.co.uk/vacancies/).
When we have job openings, we encourage you to apply. If there are no roles currently listed, please register your interest by emailing us. You can contact HR@plunkett.co.uk to hear more about Plunkett, the roles we offer, and the application process.
We guarantee an interview and provide feedback.
- Volunteering:
Explore new possibilities with us! Volunteering with Plunkett is a great way to try different jobs, discover your skills, and enhance your employability. Through volunteering at Plunkett you will have the opportunity to experience a range of roles in a supportive setting. Whether it is communications, policy and representation, membership, fundraising, events or the provision of advice to businesses and other volunteer-led projects Plunkett can provide opportunities where you can make a meaningful contribution to the charity.
We will also promote the opportunity to offer volunteering to the network of local community business, too, so that you can gain hands-on experience, learn about business operations, and see the positive impact of community ownership.
Our Volunteer Programme offers exciting opportunities across our network, helping you build practical skills and expand your network while making a meaningful contribution to your community.
If interested in volunteering for Plunkett or a Community-Owned Business, please contact us at hr@plunkett.co.uk. Let us know a bit about yourself, your location, and your interests.
- Work Experience:
Gain hands-on experience – our work experience opportunities at Plunkett offer you a chance to dive into the world of community-owned businesses. Whether you’re interested in learning about business operations, developing new skills, or discovering where your passions lie, this opportunity provides practical experience in a supportive environment.
Join us to build your CV, expand your network, and make a meaningful impact in your community.
Get in touch to find out more and start your journey with us!
To demonstrate our commitment to care leavers, Plunkett is partnering with the Care Leaver Covenant to create additional offers with our Community-Owned Businesses. Keep an eye on the Connects platform for updates on these exciting opportunities.
