Working for a public service organisation
If you live in Salford and want a career that makes a real difference in your community, there are plenty of opportunities waiting for you.
From health and education to local government and emergency services, Salford’s public service organisations offer a wide range of roles, training, and career pathways. These employers provide secure jobs with great benefits and the chance to positively impact local lives. Explore the organisations below and find out how to apply through their recruitment pages.
Need some additional support?
If you’re interested in working for one of Salford’s partner organisations, want to learn more about what they do, understand their recruitment processes, explore current roles and opportunities, get advice on completing applications, attending interviews, or taking the next steps towards your career goals, Salford Employment Hub are available to help.
The Hub run various, regular drop-in events where you can get advice. Check our events schedule to see upcoming events. Alternatively, to make an enquiry you can call or email for support on 0161 237 4176 or [email protected]. To register for support from the service, you can submit an expression of interest and receive a call back.
Not a Salford resident?
If you live outside Salford but are interested in accessing support, we can help connect you to services in your area that offer the same level of guidance and opportunities. To explore what support is available in your local area you can also visit the Employ GM website.
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
DWP operates on a scale that is almost unmatched anywhere in Europe, and most people in Britain come into contact with them at some point in their lives. They offer:
- a wide range of interesting and rewarding careers
- the chance to make a real difference to people’s lives
- an excellent package of employee benefits
DWP lead on the government’s policies for welfare, pensions and child support. They help people to find jobs and employers to fill vacancies. They make payments to jobseekers, pensioners, disabled people, parents and carers. Their staff are making the largest changes in the welfare system for a generation, including the introduction of Universal Credit and the new State Pension.
ForHousing
ForHousing own 19,000 homes across the North West. Everything they do aims to positively impact the lives of their social housing tenants and deliver on what matters to them and their communities.
They're passionate about creating safe, well maintained, sustainable and affordable homes and customer focused, equitable and efficient services to positively impact the lives of their social housing tenants.
Their colleagues matter and we pride ourselves on offering colleagues an inclusive and agile culture, a great place to work.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust
GMMH is one of the largest specialist mental health providers in the country, providing inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Salford, Bolton, Manchester, Trafford and Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and addiction services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond. They also provide health and justice services in custodial settings. GMMH employ over 7,000 members of staff and deliver services from 109 locations with an annual income forecast of £510.2million. In a 12-month period, they expect to meet the needs of around 97,000 service users.
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA)
NCA provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Their 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust, they are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners.
Salford City College Group
Salford City College Group is made up of five centres of educational excellence, offering both teaching and non-teaching roles. They are dedicated to achieving excellence in everything they do, supporting their learners and local community. Their staff are at the heart of their success, and they strive to be an exceptional employer where colleagues feel valued and supported. Salford City College Group offer Sixth Form Association-style terms and conditions, along with an excellent staff benefits package. If you have any questions about working at the college, please contact their team on 0161 631 5008 or email [email protected]
Salford City Council
Salford City Council is at the heart of a vibrant, diverse, and forward-thinking city. Committed to creating a fairer, greener, and healthier Salford, the council delivers a wide range of services that support residents, businesses, and communities.
From championing inclusive employment and sustainability to investing in culture, education, and innovation, Salford City Council is dedicated to making the city a great place to live, work, and thrive.
Their values (pride, passion, people, and personal responsibility) guide everything they do to improve lives across the city.
Salford Community Leisure
Salford Community Leisure is a not-for-profit organisation that manages sports, leisure, libraries, and cultural services on behalf of Salford City Council. They recruit for a variety of roles, including lifeguards, gym staff, receptionists, and café staff, as well as specialist positions in fitness and community engagement. Their recruitment approach combines competency and values-based methods, with a strong focus on customer service and community impact. Staff turnover is low due to excellent terms and conditions, and they often attract candidates from Salford and surrounding areas.
Salix Homes
Salix Homes employ over 300 people in a huge range of roles. From housing officers supporting people on the front line, to plumbers and electricians in their repairs team, as well as ICT, HR and marketing professionals in their back office,there’s a wide variety of career opportunities on offer in social housing.
Salix Homes recognise that their workforce is their greatest asset. They want to attract and retain the best possible talent, so are committed to investing in personal development and providing training and learning opportunities.
University of Salford
The University of Salford is a dynamic, forward-looking institution rooted in innovation, inclusion, and sustainability. They are proud to create a supportive and inspiring environment where their people can thrive, contribute, and grow. Their culture is built on collaboration, respect, and ambition, with extensive opportunities for training, development, and career progression. They value wellbeing and work-life balance, offering a comprehensive range of rewards and benefits. Committed to environmental responsibility and social impact, the University of Salford is shaping a fairer, greener future while empowering staff and students to achieve their full potential.