Fourways Jobs (sample) started in 2014 as a felt board in the library foyer. It is still there, and now every ad is online too.
Most people on the board want a job they can reach by bus or on foot, and most employers want someone from the neighbourhood. We put the two together, about 900 ads a year (sample).
The board is run by a small non-profit team. Employers pay for ads; asking about a job is always free.
We read every ad before it goes up. These are the rules, written down so job seekers and employers can hold us to them.
An hourly rate or a yearly range, before tax. Ads that say “competitive” do not go up.
We call every new employer and check the address before their first ad goes up (sample).
Ads come down on the closing date, or earlier when every tab is torn.
Job seekers never pay to ask about a job, and nobody may charge for training or uniforms before you start.
Three staff and a rota of volunteers at the job desk.
Board manager (sample)
Reads every ad and calls every new employer.
Employer accounts (sample)
Takes new ads and tears the tabs when openings fill.
Job desk coordinator (sample)
Runs the Tuesday and Thursday sessions at the library.
Call us on weekdays, or send a message and the right person replies within two working days (sample).