Career Coach for Jobseekers & Local Employers

Reed Talent Solutions; Newbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed in Partnership is seeking an Employment Adviser in Newbury to support long-term unemployed jobseekers through personalised, one-to-one guidance. You will craft tailored action plans, assist with CVs and interview prep, and help participants progress into employment.

You will collaborate with local employers, signpost to relevant services, and actively promote the Restart Scheme within the community. This role requires coaching experience, customer-facing skills, and willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Coaching/mentoring experience or involvement in mentoring activities.
• Experience in customer-facing environments (e.g., hospitality, retail, services).
• Willingness to travel locally to meet customers and employers.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership by supporting a caseload of long-term unemployed jobseekers and creating tailored action plans.
• Providing one-to-one guidance including CV writing, interview preparation, and skills development.
• Meeting and exceeding performance targets and KPIs.
• Collaborating with participants to build confidence and sustain employment.
• Engaging with local employers to identify job opportunities.
• Signposting participants to internal/external stakeholders to address barriers (health, housing, finances).
• Promoting the Restart Scheme within the community and highlighting its benefits.

Skills

Coaching/Mentoring

Persuasion/Influencing

Customer facing

Education

2 A-Levels or Level 3 Diploma

GCSE English Language (Grade B)

Job description

Reed in Partnership is seeking an Employment Adviser in Newbury to support long-term unemployed jobseekers through personalised, one-to-one guidance. You will craft tailored action plans, assist with CVs and interview prep, and help participants progress into employment.

You will collaborate with local employers, signpost to relevant services, and actively promote the Restart Scheme within the community. This role requires coaching experience, customer-facing skills, and willingness to travel