Whether you are currently actively seeking work, or in the early stages of exploring your employment options, we have a range of services that can support you. All of Telford and Wrekin Council's employment related services are part of the Job Box.
Find out more below and follow the links to get even more information. All Job Box services are FREE.
You can also visit the Job Box website and the Facebook page to find out about local vacancies.
A free service designed to provide help to people who want to move into employment or undertake learning.
Job Advisors can help people think about their options and help them plan a way forward. They can help with searching for and finding work or learning opportunities. They can also help in putting together CVs and applications as well as helping people prepare for an interview. They also keep up to date with what’s going on in the Telford & Wrekin area and sometimes know about upcoming jobs before they’re advertised!
So whether someone needs more intensive support, or just wants a bit of help practicing some interview questions Job Box Advisors have the time, skills and knowledge to be able to help them succeed.
You don't need an appointment, just drop-in between 10am - 5pm Monday to Friday.
Job Box Drop-in Desk
Southwater One Ground Floor (the same building as the library)
Southwater Way
Telford
TF3 4JG
These are drop-in sessions held monthly at various locations across Telford. Our friendly staff can help you with advice and guidance about local courses and your learning and work goals as well as advice on CVs and job search activities.
You don't neeed to book an appointment to attend a drop-in, you can just turn up.
For times and venues follow this link:
A new intensive 1 to 1 support service to help people find work! Launched in October 2025 our team of Employment Specialists can help you find work!
You could be eligible for this new service if you believe any of the following priority groups applies to you:
To enquire about this new service, you can visit the Job Box drop-in desk, email ctwjobbox@telford.gov.uk or phone 01952 382888.
The Job Box is proud to be delivering Connect to Work funded by UK Government, in Telford and Wrekin.
The National Careers Service (NCS) provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work opportunities. The service offers free confidential and impartial advice. This is supported by qualified careers advisers who you can access at different venues throughout the Telford and Shropshire area.
The National Careers Service can help you in the following areas:
To book an appointment to see a careers adviser in Telford call 01952 382888.
You can also access the National Careers Service by contacting them directly on 0800 100 900 or you can visit their website.
If you're currently unemployed and are wondering how your income would change if you moved into employment, our new calculator can help you work it out!
Click the link below to go to our calculator and start your better off in work calculation. It's completely free and you can use it as many times as you like.
If you'd like some support to complete a calculation, please visit our Job Box Drop-in desk (details above).
