Employment Advisor
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Manchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£29,000 / year
CATEGORY
Human Resources & Recruitment
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor
SKILLS
Advice and Guidance
Job Search Coaching
CV Writing
Employability Training
IT Skills (MI Systems, Spreadsheets)
Local Labour Market Knowledge
Networking
Problem-solving
FULL DESCRIPTION
Employment Advisor
Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Company
Location: Manchester
Contract Type: Permanent / Full-time
Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum
Closing Date: 20/05/2026
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver advice, guidance and training to unemployed individuals, working closely with JCP, local partners, employers and training providers.
- Deliver one‑to‑one and group interventions including assessments, inductions, job search and employability sessions.
- Identify learning needs, barriers and progression routes while maintaining high standards of data security and accurate record‑keeping.
- Support customers to create up‑to‑date CVs, plan training pathways, access referrals and engage regularly through face‑to‑face and digital contact.
- Prepare resources, facilitate group learning, evaluate sessions and provide tailored support to help customers progress.
- Report safeguarding concerns promptly and appropriately.
- Contribute to wider team activity including tender writing and development of new services.
- Work in line with Health & Safety legislation and organisational policies.
About You
- Warm, professional and able to build strong rapport with a diverse customer base.
- Confident working under pressure in a target‑driven environment.
- Flexible, adaptable and willing to travel or work occasional unsociable hours.
- Self‑motivated with strong integrity and a positive, solutions‑focused approach.
- Able to represent and promote organisational values and services effectively.
- Comfortable challenging constructively and negotiating when required.
- Highly organised with strong time‑management skills.
- Professional, articulate and committed to making a positive difference.
Skills Required
- Experience in sales, customer service or the Employment and Skills sector.
- Strong IT capability including MI systems, spreadsheets, email and diary management.
- Excellent knowledge of the local labour market, recruitment methods and growth sectors.
- Understanding of Employment & Skills provision, training routes and national guidance standards.
- Ability to work to KPIs and challenging targets.
- Strong administration, accuracy, numeracy and literacy skills.
- Effective networking and promotional skills.
- Problem‑solving ability and confidence working both independently and as part of a team.
Additional Information
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Company is committed to safeguarding. All appointments follow Safer Recruitment Procedures, including a DBS check. We are unable to provide sponsorship for work permits or visas. For adjustments, contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or call [contact hidden]. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is proud to support Ban the Box and is committed to increasing workforce diversity.
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