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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