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Jobs, apprenticeships, and career guidance

Jobs, apprenticeships, and career guidance

Discover job sites, apprenticeships, adult learning courses, and career guidance resources available in Northumberland and regionally.

Job sites

Find full and part-time jobs: 

Apprenticeships

Our apprenticeship programme allows people to work for the council to develop their skills and knowledge whilst gaining a qualification. All apprentices will:

  • be employed by the council
  • earn a wage
  • follow a training programme
  • receive both on and off the job training
  • develop their skills to ensure they can do the job well

National Apprenticeships

Use the national apprenticeship search on GOV.UK to search and apply for apprenticeships in England.

Adult education

The Northumberland Skills Team offer residents a wide variety of full and part time courses for 16-18 year olds and adults.

View the courses available

Career guidance

Work Smart Live Well

Friendly, confidential advice to help you achieve more in life and work.

Open on Tuesdays, 9:30am to 1pm, at the Cramlington Hub (next door to Concordia) offering you:

  • job search and careers guidance
  • application advice and CV updates
  • access employment opportunities
  • interview tips
  • boost your confidence and skills with maths, english and digital
  • access support for self employment
  • free training courses (eligibility criteria apply)
  • help with costs of finding a job e.g. travel and clothing
  • volunteering opportunities
  • health & wellbeing support

There's no need to book, just pop in for a chat. View our weekly timetable of which organisations will be there and what they offer.

If you have any questions:

Telephone: 0345 600 6400
Email: employabilityandinclusion@northumberland.gov.uk

National Careers Service

Provides information, advice and guidance and can help you make decisions on learning, training and work at all stages of your career.

Our Employability Team

We offer a number of employment and skills programmes, in partnership with Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and North East Combined Authority. We also work with local businesses matching people in Northumberland with vacancies, or work experience.

If you have any questions:

Email: employabilityandinclusion@northumberland.gov.uk

Support for young people

The Northumberland Employment Partnership will bring organisations together in a coordinated approach to make sure young people get all the support they need with skills and job search to help them get into good quality work.