The Skill Mill

The Skill Mill The Skill Mill is a unique Not-for-Profit Social Enterprise, Limited by Guarantee Company which started trading in February 2014.

πŸ“£ Supervisor needed in Cambridgeshire πŸ“£The Skill Mill is looking for a Supervisor for a team of young people, helping th...
09/06/2026

πŸ“£ Supervisor needed in Cambridgeshire πŸ“£

The Skill Mill is looking for a Supervisor for a team of young people, helping them build skills and confidence through hands-on environmental work.

You'll spend your days outdoors, leading a team of young people as they take on real environmental work: grounds maintenance, horticulture, landscaping, flood prevention and more. A significant part of the job is mentoring: building trust, instilling a work ethic, and helping young people who've faced tough starts believe in what they can become.

Read more about job here: https://www.theskillmill.org/supervisor-in-cambridgeshire

Ready to help transform lives and communities? Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Almost a third of young people in England and Wales who offend go on to do so again. Behind that statistic sit young liv...
22/04/2026

Almost a third of young people in England and Wales who offend go on to do so again. Behind that statistic sit young lives pushed further from the future they could have had, communities carrying the cost, and a justice system under growing strain.

Today, we're proud to announce a landmark Social Outcomes Partnership between The Skill Mill, Youth Endowment Fund and Bridges Outcomes Partnerships to help change that trajectory - at scale.

The partnership launched in March 2026 and will support up to 352 young people across up to 22 local authorities with paid work on environmental projects in their own communities, alongside personalised training and support.

🟒 It's the UK's largest social outcomes partnership by number of delivery areas.

Outcome funders - the participating local authorities - pay only once measurable outcomes are achieved. The programme's impact will be rigorously evaluated through a randomised control trial, funded by the Youth Endowment Fund and conducted by ICF.

The Skill Mill has a proven track record of helping young people move on from offending. Over the past decade, the combination of paid outdoor work and personalised support has delivered strong results, improving young people's prospects and their local environment at the same time πŸƒ

This Social Outcomes Partnership builds on that foundation, taking a model that works and extending its reach across the country.

Learn more: https://www.theskillmill.org/post/the-skill-mill-launches-landmark-social-outcomes-partnership-to-give-up-to-350-young-people-a-path-o

You might not be looking. But someone in your network might be. πŸ”” Please repost πŸ“― The Skill Mill is recruiting Pathways ...
10/04/2026

You might not be looking. But someone in your network might be. πŸ”” Please repost πŸ“―

The Skill Mill is recruiting Pathways Advisors across three regions, North of England, Midlands, and South of England / London, to support young people into real, lasting employment.

If you've got a background in employability, youth work, or careers guidance - and you know how to build trust with young people who've had the odds stacked against them - we want to hear from you.

❓ Know someone who'd be brilliant? Tag them or share this post.

Details here πŸ‘‡

- Pathways Advisor (North of England): https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/the-skill-mill/pathways-advisor-north-of-england-/1063605?tsId=36

- Pathways Advisor (Midlands): https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/the-skill-mill/pathways-advisor-midlands-/1063602?tsId=36

- Pathways Advisor (South of England): https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/the-skill-mill/pathways-advisor-south-of-england-/1063598?tsId=36

Thirteen young people from our latest cohort were recognised with Hannah Brandon awards for the work they have put in an...
01/04/2026

Thirteen young people from our latest cohort were recognised with Hannah Brandon awards for the work they have put in and the progress they have made 🎯

This year, young people across Birmingham, Leeds, and Durham each received a gift card to put towards something meaningful - whether that's a gym membership, driving lessons, or anything else that supports their next steps.

Hannah was our colleague. She dedicated her career to advocating for young people in the youth justice system and worked tirelessly for better futures. She passed away in March 2022 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

These awards were established in her honour, with the support of her family πŸ’š

πŸŽ‰ Congratulations to all thirteen recipients of the 2026 Hannah Brandon Awards.

If working with young people and helping them find their footing in the world is what drives you - this is that opportun...
20/03/2026

If working with young people and helping them find their footing in the world is what drives you - this is that opportunity.

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The Skill Mill is a social enterprise with a mission: give young people a real chance. We're looking for experienced, purpose-driven Supervisors to join our team in and .

At the heart of this role is working directly with young people with previous convictions who are navigating the justice system. If you have hands-on experience supporting young people at risk, helping them build confidence, resilience, and a genuine work ethic, this role was written for you.

What you'll be doing:
- Mentoring, coaching and championing young people as they build confidence and work ethic
- Leading a team on real environmental works - landscaping, flood prevention, habitat maintenance and more
- Managing risk assessments, health & safety, and small works planning
- Building relationships with local partners and unlocking new opportunities for your team
- Helping young people set goals - and actually reach them

πŸ”— See the application links in the comments πŸ‘‡

Drop us a message, tag someone who'd be perfect, or head to the links in the comments to apply.

Let's get to work. πŸ’š

πŸ“£ We're hiring! (Please share this with your network)There has never been a more exciting time to join The Skill Mill. W...
02/03/2026

πŸ“£ We're hiring! (Please share this with your network)

There has never been a more exciting time to join The Skill Mill. We’re an award-winning social enterprise delivering high-quality environmental and grounds maintenance services, while creating life-changing employment opportunities for young people at risk of offending or involvement in the justice system.

We are expanding from 8 to up to 22 locations across England, supporting over 350 young people into sustainable jobs.

πŸ“Œ We're currently hiring:πŸ‘‡

- Chief Operating Officer: https://www.theskillmill.org/coo
- Regional Operations Manager (Midlands): https://www.theskillmill.org/operations-manager-midlands
- Regional Operations Manager (North of England): https://www.theskillmill.org/regional-operations-manager-north

πŸ“Application Deadline: 13 March 2026

To apply please send a CV and cover letter setting out your experience, qualifications and how you meet the requirements of the person specification to [email protected].

β—οΈπŸ” We need your help to find Commercial Sales Manager. PLEASE SHARE this with your network. Know someone ace at winning...
07/01/2026

β—οΈπŸ” We need your help to find Commercial Sales Manager. PLEASE SHARE this with your network.

Know someone ace at winning contracts and building partnerships? Someone who wants their work to change lives? Tag them or share this post.

Location: National (England)
Salary: Fixed salary of up to Β£40k, and performance related bonus
Contract: Fixed term contract, Full-Time
Start Date: February 2026
Closing Date: 19 January 2026

Job description:

Β· Lead business development and secure multi-year service contracts
Β· Develop and deliver a sales strategy to achieve Β£2m in contracts over two years
Β· Prepare and manage high-quality tenders and bids
Β· Build strong relationships with key clients (e.g. construction, housing, government, environmental organisations)
Β· Work closely with operations and training teams to ensure services are deliverable and aligned with our social mission

Experience with social enterprises, social value, or the environmental/landscaping sector is desirable, as is a genuine passion for supporting young people and tackling inequality.

πŸ“© Please send your CV and a statement outlining how you meet the person specification to [email protected]

πŸ“ž For an informal discussion about the role, contact: Davie Parks, Managing Director – 07943 813 771

The Skill Mill is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Happy holidays from The Skill Mill! πŸŽ„ 2025 has been a year of growth, challenges, and some brilliant wins. We're so grat...
24/12/2025

Happy holidays from The Skill Mill! πŸŽ„

2025 has been a year of growth, challenges, and some brilliant wins. We're so grateful to everyone who's supported us along the way.

We've rounded up the highlights in our end-of-year newsletter - give it a read when you get a minute.

http://bit.ly/4ssc3HY

Here's to making 2026 even better. See you next year! πŸŽ‰

Help us find a brilliant commercial sales manager to join our team 🎯 PLEASE SHAREThere has never been a more exciting ti...
17/12/2025

Help us find a brilliant commercial sales manager to join our team 🎯 PLEASE SHARE

There has never been a more exciting time to join The Skill Mill. We’re an award-winning social enterprise delivering high-quality environmental and grounds maintenance services, while creating life-changing employment opportunities for young people at risk of unemployment or involvement in the justice system.

We are expanding from 8 to 22 locations across England, supporting over 350 young people into sustainable jobs. As Commercial Sales Manager, you will drive this growth by winning new contracts and building strategic partnerships across the private and public sectors.

Location: National (England)
Salary: Fixed salary of up to Β£40k, and performance related bonus
Contract: Fixed term contract, Full-Time
Start Date: February 2026
Closing Date: 12 January 2026

You will:

Β· Lead business development and secure multi-year service contracts
Β· Develop and deliver a sales strategy to achieve Β£2m in contracts over two years
Β· Prepare and manage high-quality tenders and bids
Β· Build strong relationships with key clients (e.g. construction, housing, government, environmental organisations)
Β· Work closely with operations and training teams to ensure services are deliverable and aligned with our social mission

Experience with social enterprises, social value, or the environmental/landscaping sector is desirable, as is a genuine passion for supporting young people and tackling inequality.

πŸ“© Please send your CV and a statement outlining how you meet the person specification to [email protected]

πŸ“ž For an informal discussion about the role, contact: Davie Parks, Managing Director – 07943 813 771

The Skill Mill is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

🚨 We’re Hiring: The Skill Mill Supervisors 🚨 PLEASE SHAREWe’re looking for passionate, hands-on supervisors to join The ...
01/12/2025

🚨 We’re Hiring: The Skill Mill Supervisors 🚨 PLEASE SHARE

We’re looking for passionate, hands-on supervisors to join The Skill Mill and support young people in the justice system to build skills, confidence and brighter futures.

πŸ“… Contract: 1-year Fixed Term from February 2026 (with the potential to extend, subject to funding)
πŸ’· Salary: Β£29,000 – Β£34,000 (annual increments, subject to performance & probation)

We’re looking for someone who:

- Has experience of working directly with young people at risk (e.g. at risk of crime/ASB, unemployed, adverse childhood experiences);

- Can support young people to develop work ethics, skills and confidence
- Has experience in site-based / construction / environmental / horticulture work
- Understands health & safety regulations;
- Holds a clean driving licence (you’ll be transporting young people to and from work sites);
- Is willing to complete an Enhanced DBS check

We offer:

βœ… A role with real social impact
βœ… 28 days’ holiday per year (Including public holidays)
βœ… Flexible and modern ways of working
βœ… Being part of the largest Social Outcomes Partnership in the country

We are committed to inclusion and safeguarding and strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with lived experience and from under-represented communities.

πŸ“ For full job description:
https://uk.indeed.com/cmp/The-Skill-Mill-Limited-1/jobs -skip-header-desktop

πŸ“ž For an informal chat about the role, contact:

Davie Parks, Managing Director – 07943 813 771

⏰ Deadline: 12th December






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The Skill Mill is a multi-award-winning social enterprise and a leading employer of young people in the Youth Justice System. We’ve received multiple environmental and organisational awards, including two Queen’s Awards, and we deliver high-quality services that benefit communities, citizens and investors.

πŸ† We have just been announced as ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL ENTERPRISE OF THE YEAR 2025 by Social Enterprise UK.

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