Work or volunteer with us

Sheffield Futures aims to be the kind of employer that people want to work for.

If you want your job to make a difference to the lives of young people across the city, we want to hear from you. We are committed to providing high quality services and support for young people and can only do this by attracting and retaining the best staff and volunteers and continuously striving to improve our services. We’re also passionate about the health, wellbeing, learning and development of our staff.

As a charity. we are:

  • A Living Wage Employer

  • A Mindful Employer

  • A Disability Confident Leader

  • Committed to the ACEVO diversity principles

  • Green Mark accredited

  • Committed to continuous improvement

When you work or volunteer with us, you benefit from our commitments to health, wellbeing, learning and development. You will be supported to learn and develop in line with the needs of the charity.

Employee benefits

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata if part time), rising to 30 days plus Bank Holidays after five years’ service

  • Life Assurance associated with your pension

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Flexible working: many roles are eligible for flexible working, so staff can adjust the time they start and finish work to manage work and personal commitments.

  • Hybrid working: many roles are suitable for hybrid working, meaning staff can work from Star House and from home. Client-facing staff work in various locations across the city (such as schools and GP surgeries).

  • Financial benefits, including local Sheffield discounts.

  • Wellbeing benefits: access to Westfield Health; Cycle to Work Scheme; Gym Membership Discount Scheme; free eye test and flu vaccination vouchers

  • Regular social activities organised by Employee Voice for all employees.

Don’t just take our word for it, listen to our employees

Vacancies

  • Youth Consultant

    In this exciting role, you will help organisations become places where young people genuinely want to work. Funded by the Yorkshire Policy Innovation Partnership, we bring together a diverse group of young voices to rethink how workplaces operate, from policies and processes to culture and day-to-day vibes.

    As a Youth Consultant, you will play a key role in developing and delivering a youth-proofing consultancy in collaboration with local employers. You will work directly with organisations to review their practices and help ensure they align with the expectations, values, and needs of young people.

    Hours and Term: Maximum of 30 hours per month as and when required, which will be on a casual contract basis until the end of December 2026

    Apply now

  • Facilities Officer

    We are looking for a Facilities Officer who will be responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the organisation’s buildings and facilities. This will include managing building maintenance and repairs, supervising contractors and cleaning staff, and supporting environmental and sustainability initiatives.

    You will oversee all health, safety, and compliance matters, including statutory inspections, risk assessments, staff training, and emergency preparedness, ensuring that all legislative and regulatory requirements are met. 

    Apply now

Volunteering Opportunities

If you want to help us make a difference to the lives of young people across Sheffield, we would love to hear from you! We are committed to providing high quality services and support for young people and can only achieve our goals through having an amazing voluntary team working alongside and with our staff. Simply fill out the contact form below and we’ll be in touch.