LinsPeople Social Enterprise CIC
Creating Opportunities.
Connecting People.
Delivering Social Value.
LinsPeople Social Enterprise CIC connects employers with reliable people while creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals who may face barriers to work within the construction sector.
We work with employers, community partners and training providers to help people become work-ready, access employment and build sustainable careers.
Our Mission
To remove barriers to employment, connect local people with genuine opportunities and help employers create measurable social value through their workforce.
Recruitment & workforce support
Employment pathways
Training partnerships
Social-value support
Who We Are
Recruitment experience with a clear social purpose
LinsPeople is a Community Interest Company and part of the Linsco Group of companies.
We combine recruitment experience with a clear social purpose: helping employers access dependable local talent while supporting more people into meaningful and sustainable employment.
As a CIC, our social purpose is central to how we operate. We aim to reinvest our success into employment support, training pathways and initiatives that benefit the communities in which we work.
What We Do
Support across the whole employment journey
Recruitment and Workforce Support
We connect employers with suitable, reliable workers and provide support throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.
Employment Pathways
We help individuals understand the opportunities available to them and support their progression towards sustainable employment.
Training Partnerships
We work with training providers and community organisations to connect people with relevant training, qualifications and industry opportunities.
Social-Value Support
We help employers strengthen their social-value delivery by creating employment opportunities for local people and individuals who may be underrepresented within the workforce.
Who We Support
Designed for people who face barriers to work
Our employment pathways are designed to support people who may face barriers when entering or returning to work, including:
- People who are currently unemployed
- Young people and new entrants to industry
- People returning to work
- Veterans and service leavers
- Ex-offenders
- People from underrepresented backgrounds
- Individuals seeking a new career direction
- Local people looking for opportunities within their community
Support and eligibility will depend on the individual opportunity and the requirements of each employer.
Supporting Employers
Recruit effectively while contributing to your community
We work with businesses that want to recruit effectively while making a positive contribution to their local communities.
Partner With LinsPeople
- Access to local and work-ready candidates
- Recruitment and workforce coordination
- Connections with training and community partners
- Social-value employment initiatives
- Local labour and inclusive recruitment objectives
- Candidate onboarding and ongoing support
- Recording employment outcomes and social impact
Why Choose LinsPeople?
A partner with purpose
Recruitment Experience
We are supported by the knowledge, relationships and industry experience of the Linsco Group.
Social Purpose
Creating genuine employment opportunities and positive community outcomes is at the heart of our work.
Local Partnerships
We aim to work collaboratively with employers, training providers, charities and community organisations.
Practical Support
We provide a direct and personal service for employers and candidates throughout the employment journey.
Measurable Impact
As we grow, we will monitor outcomes such as people supported, training completed, employment secured and sustained progression.
Training Partnerships
Current Training Provider Partnerships
NIS – West Midlands
"Linspeople have made a genuine impact from the start, Liz is engaging and gives people time to explain what their goals were within construction and advised where possible, already helping numerous candidates she met into paid employment, Liz and Linspeople are adding real value to construction sector!"
Skills Academies – East Midlands / Yorkshire and North West
How It Works
A clear five-step process
- 1
Understand the Requirement
We speak with the employer to understand its workforce needs, project objectives and social-value commitments.
- 2
Identify Suitable Pathways
We work with our community and training partners to identify suitable candidates and any support they may require.
- 3
Prepare and Connect Candidates
Candidates are matched with relevant employment or training opportunities and supported through the application and onboarding process.
- 4
Employment Begins
Successful candidates begin work with the appropriate checks, qualifications and site or role requirements in place.
- 5
Ongoing Support and Impact
We maintain contact where appropriate, support sustainable employment and record the social outcomes achieved.
Our Initial Sector Focus
Where we start
LinsPeople's initial focus is supporting employment and workforce opportunities within:
As the organisation develops, we intend to expand our partnerships and employment pathways into additional sectors.
For Candidates
Looking for work, training or a new career opportunity?
We want to hear from people from all backgrounds, including those who may have found it difficult to access employment through traditional recruitment routes.
Register your interest and tell us about your experience, qualifications and the type of opportunity you are looking for.
Register With LinsPeopleFor Employers and Community Partners
Let's work together
Whether you have an immediate workforce requirement, a social-value commitment or an opportunity to support local employment, we would be pleased to speak with you. We welcome enquiries from:
- Employers and contractors
- Local authorities and housing associations
- Training providers
- Charities and community organisations
- Employment-support services
Contact Us
Request a call back
Ready to discuss employment opportunities, workforce requirements or a potential partnership? Complete the form and a member of the LinsPeople team will contact you.