Job Shop vacancies

6 July 2026

The Job Shop offers a safe and welcoming environment for those requiring support to find their next positive destination, whether that be employment, education or training.

General vacancy enquiries can be emailed to jobshop@coventry.gov.uk. A Job Coach will get back to you within one working day to discuss further vacancy details and help you to apply.

Please contact us by:

Email: jobshop@coventry.gov.uk
Phone: 024 7678 5740

114582: Welfare Benefits Administrator

Salary: £24,848 - £25,659 per annum
Hours: Part time - 20 hours per day 
Location: Coventry (with potential hybrid working)

Vacancy details: 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively. 
• A non-judgmental attitude and a deep understanding of the importance of confidentiality. 
• Experience using case management systems and IT systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Proven experience in maintaining complex administrative and filing systems.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple pending tasks, meet key deadlines, and work effectively under time pressure.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, on own initiative, and as part of a collaborative team.
• The ability to learn quickly and develop new skills. 

98124: Force Contact Centre Officer

Salary: £27747 - £31296 
Hours: Full Time
Location:  Birmingham, B6 5DD

Vacancy details: 

• You will advise and guide victims and witnesses whilst gathering and recording information to help prevent, reduce and detect crime.
• You will play a critical role in the first few minutes of a call which will shape the police response and have an impact on the outcome of crises and emergencies.
• To be able to work nights, lates, and early shifts along with weekend working as the role is full time Respond quickly and decisively to calls for assistance from the public Support digital desk work including ‘Live Chat’ Ensure that the appropriate manager is informed and updated regarding any issues where necessary 
•  Make clear, timely decisions ensuring all calls for service are assessed, graded and dealt with in line with National Decision Model, THRIVE+ and force policy
• Provide appropriate support, advice and/or guidance to victims and witnesses. 

98148: Police Community Support Office 

Salary: £28302 - £29874
Hours: Full time
Location: West Midlands 

Vacancy details:

• Level 2 ( Eg: GCSE's A*- C; NVQ Level 2) 
• Connect with communities, empowering and encouraging them to become more involved with the policing of their area.
• As part of this you will represent West Midlands Police at local events, conduct meetings within the community and deliver presentations at schools Identify and understand key issues and crimes and work with the public to remove and prevent these Understand the diversity and demographics of your community and find ways to engage with harder to reach community members 
• Be able to talk to community members about the issues affecting them Maximise opportunities to gather intelligence about harm and criminality through enhanced relationships with the community, partners and colleagues Work with partners to deliver agreed objectives.

113164: Student Flood Risk Management Assistant

Salary: Unpaid - volunteering 
Hours: Full time 
Location: Coventry CV3 and working from home

• To assist with maintaining and updating when necessary the Council's Local Flood Risk Management Strategy, Flood Risk Assessments, and the Surface Water Management Plan.
• To assist with the provision of drainage and flood risk pre-application advice for developments.
• To assist with preparations for the adoption and maintenance of sustainable drainage systems
•  To assist with Watercourse Change Consent Applications for Land Drainage and Water Framework Directive compliance. 

114206: Newton Centre Assistant

Hours: Part time 
Location: Nuneaton 
Salary: £24,521 pro rata (actual £4960.48 or National Minimum Wage £12.71 per hour)

• Ensure general office enquiries, by phone, email or face to face are dealt with promptly and efficiently.
• Assist those hiring facilities within the Centre to ensure that their needs are met.
• Responding in a timely manner to queries/troubleshooting any issues raised by hirers.
• Record keeping in relation to premises maintenance, i.e. recording issues, and ensuring that repairs are carried out.

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