Since 2007, the team here at Newcastle Futures have worked in local communities to provide personalised employability advice to those jobseekers who want to find the right job for them.
As of 1st April 2023, Newcastle Futures has become part of the Economic Development team at Newcastle City Council providing the same personal support for jobseekers and helping to deliver the Council’s Inclusive Economic Strategy.
Newcastle Futures ensure that our service meets customers where they are most comfortable, this is why we deliver across the city in local venues such as libraries, and we also provide employment support using digital platforms including video calls and telephone calls, which means customers do not have to leave the comfort of their own homes to get the right support.
Our service is free to anyone who is unemployed or underemployed (this includes: working part time, zero hour contracts and temporary part time jobs), and we work with other partners to ensure that we can provide whatever support our customers need, and help them overcome obstacles standing in the way of their employment goals.
Our belief is that everyone needs a little help sometimes and that succeeding is just a matter of time, determination and working together.
Our Mission
To help customers find the right job and the right opportunities to improve their career prospects.
Working in partnership
Newcastle Futures can help you access a wider range of support by working in partnership with local services.
Our Values.
By working in partnership we will enable people to do more, feel better and access more opportunities.
Meet the Team.
Here are some fun facts about our amazing team!
Economic Development Officer
What was your first job?
Youth Training Scheme – Electronics & Electronic Office
When growing up what job did you want to do?
Architect
Kelly Leybourne
Employment Adviser Lead
What was your first job?
Greggs Bakery Assistant
If you had a superpower what would it be?
To make poverty disappear
Jobs@SkillsHub Coordinator
What was your first job?
Apprentice joiner
What was the last thing you read?
Instructions on how to build an Ikea wardrobe
Employment Adviser
(Tyne Online)
When growing up what job did you want to do?
A teacher
What is your favourite film?
Mrs Doubtfire
Employment Adviser
What’s the one thing that can instantly make your day?
A nice coffee
What was your first job?
Sales Assistant at Robinson’s Pet Shop in the Grainger Market
Employment Adviser
If you had a superpower what would it be?
I often have dreams that I can fly and it’s amazing!
Which person from history would you like to meet?
Sir Bobby Robson
Employment Adviser
What’s the one thing that can instantly make your day?
A cuddle or someone looking chuffed to see me
Which person from history would you like to meet?
Marilyn Monroe, to ask what happened
Employment Liaison Coordinator
Which person from history would you like to meet?
Walt Disney
What is your favourite quote?
“Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try” – John F Kennedy
