Careers Adviser

Reed in Partnership; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Development funds

Bi-annual pay reviews

Job summary

Reed in Partnership in the United Kingdom is seeking a Careers Adviser to support the NSJS transition service, delivering information, advice and guidance to help workers move into civilian life. You will work face-to-face with oil and gas workers, using coaching techniques and diagnostics to tailor support.

The role requires IAG qualifications (Level 3 or 4) and a track record in career transition, reskilling and employment support.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering careers guidance, employability services.
• Experience supporting individuals through career transition or reskilling.
• Must hold IAG qualification level 3 or higher.
• Willingness to travel around the UK, including Aberdeen.
• Strong communication, coaching and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent record-keeping and data management.

Responsibilities

• Builds strong relationships with workers through regular interactions.
• Ensure initial assessments focus on aspirations and needs.
• Use diagnostics to identify barriers and skills gaps.
• Develop and monitor Personal Plans with tailored steps.
• Provide career information, advice and guidance.
• Signpost to other services and refer to specialist programmes.
• Coordinate and signpost to support aligned with HARDFACTS.
• Deliver group training and develop employability core skills.

Skills

Careers guidance

Employment support

Coaching

Communication

Record-keeping

Education

NVQ Level 4 IAG

IAG Level 3 Diploma

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

Reed in Partnership has been delivering public services since 1998. We are a British, family-owned company, whose mission has always been to positively transform people and their communities. This is reflected in our services, which we deliver to help people from all backgrounds and circumstances to change their lives for the better.Pay Range£35,000 to £40,000Working Hours/Pattern:Full-time, although we would be happy to consider applicants who are looking to work on a part time basis. If you would like to explore this further please discuss this with the talent partner for this role. Please note our ability to accommodate flexible working arrangements will vary from role to role, dependent on business requirements.Job DescriptionDo you have experience delivering careers guidance, employment support, coaching or employability services?Have you supported individuals through career transition, reskilling, or overcoming barriers to employment?Then consider the role of Careers Adviser at Reed in Partnership!Please note you must currently hold an IAG qualification level 3 to be suitable for this role ( Information, Advice and Guidance) .Internal applications for this role close on 11/11/2026What is the role about?North Sea Jobs Service (NSJS) is a voluntary transition service for current and former UK-resident oil gas workers who have worked in the industry within the last 2 years. It is commissioned by the UK Government, specifically the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). Workers can access up to 12 months of tailored support, with the primary aim to create employment opportunities through employer and trade union engagement and provide Workers with tailored employment support and training.The Career Adviser will be a dedicated point of contact for workers and are the heart of a worker’s journey with North Sea Jobs Service journey. Career Advisers will provide targeted support to help them achieve their goals as they transition into civilian life. They will interact with workers primarily on a face-to-face basis, using a variety of techniques including effective diagnostics, individual and group coaching to identify appropriate support, services and opportunities for workers. They will provide effective career information, advice and guidance.Please note, the Career Advisers may be required to travel around the UK when needed, including to Aberdeen where we will have an NSJS officeJust some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include:Builds strong relationships with workers through regular interactions in line with operational requirements, providing face-to-face support wherever possible.Ensure Initial Assessments focus on getting to know the worker, exploring their aspirations and needs.Uses motivational interviewing to help worker identify, fully articulate and review the appropriateness of their resettlement aspirations based on their individual circumstances.Identifies and utilises various diagnostic tools, such as readiness to work and transferrable skills, to diagnose any barriers or skills gaps.Develops and manages Worker’s goals using creative techniques and deep level questioning as necessary for worker needs, to assist with diagnosis and progression.Motivates, encourages and empowers workers, identifying barriers, realistic job goals and training needs.Creates, develops and monitors a Personal Plan in co-ordination with the worker, ensuring they have a tailored, coherent, step-by-step guide which consolidates their full North Sea Jobs Service journey.Drawing on labour market knowledge and individual needs to identify appropriate provision and support services at local, regional and national levels to support workers in achieving their goals.Offers advice on tailoring job applications to specific sectors and guidance on employment routeways (e.g. required training or accreditation) that lead to sustainable careers.Facilitate access to vocational placements and training courses based on career aspirations, skillset and chosen sector.Signpost to other services through the worker’s journey, referring as appropriate to specialist defence and resettlement programmes.Coordinate and signpost to a broad range of specialist support and guidance aligned with HARDFACTS.Engage and empower learners whilst delivering group training sessions.Introduce core employability skills such as CV writing, effective job search, transferable skills identification, applications, interview techniques and preparation, and approaching the job market.Awareness of and ability to adapt to a diverse range of learners and their learning needs and styles.Ensures all prescribed company process, systems, and ethical standards are met at all times such as accurate and timely recording of meetings with workers, referral to internal and external provision, vacancies and any other programme specific procedures.Maintains worker files and data (paper and database) to 100% accuracy at the first, and every subsequent instance of completion.What’s in it for you?A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include:25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidaysReed Pension SchemeAward Winning Management & Leadership trainingProfessional & Personal Development FundsBi-annual pay reviewsPlus much more that can be found on our websiteWith the chance to dramatically make a difference to the local community, this role offers immense job satisfaction.At Reed in Partnership, we live and breathe our values in every decision and action taken, resulting in a collaborative and enjoyable culture within our offices. Our company values – we are fair open and honest; we take ownership, and we work together.To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with:Ideally a NVQ Level 4 in Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) or equivalent, or a minimum of Level 3 in Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) with commitment to achieve Level 4 within 12 months of commencing the role (if IAG level 4 or a higher level IAG qualification is not already held)A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma.Essential CriteriaExperience delivering careers guidance, employment support, coaching or employability services.Experience of labour market intelligence, vacancy matching and one-to-one case management.Strong communication, coaching, interpersonal and influencing skills.Knowledge of labour market trends, skills pathways and training opportunities.Knowledge of the Oil & Gas sector, offshore industries, clean energy or wider Industrial Strategy Priority Sectors is desirable.Experience supporting individuals through career transition, reskilling or employment barriers.Strong organisational, digital and record-keeping skills with the ability to manage a diverse caseload.Desirable CriteriaKnowledge of the Oil & Gas sector, offshore industries, clean energy or wider Industrial Strategy Priority Sectors is desirable.We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.