Employment Adviser

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable employment advisory organization is seeking an Employment Adviser in the West of England. This role involves coaching participants to overcome barriers to employment, managing caseloads, and developing tailored action plans. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of the local labour market and experience in target-driven environments. The position offers a competitive salary of £28,000 and benefits such as annual leave, pension, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension – 5% Employee, 5% Employer

Healthcare Cash Plan

Annual pay review

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of the local labour market in specified region.
• Fully IT literate with Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Experience delivering services meeting contractual and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of referred customers to help them overcome employment barriers.
• Deliver a positive customer experience and engage with the program.
• Support job-search and interview preparation.

Skills

Local labour market knowledge

Self-employment knowledge

IT literate (Microsoft Office)

Experience in target-driven environment

Customer service

Education

Full driving licence

Job description

Overview

We’re recruiting an Employment Adviser to provide advice and support to participants seeking employment. The role involves overcoming barriers, coaching and mentoring, and building strong relationships to enable sustainable employment.

Employment Details

Location: Office-based in Bristol.

Hours: 37 hours a week – Monday to Thursday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm; Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Salary: £28,000 per annum (dependent on experience) with competitive benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Progressively manage a caseload of referred customers using strategies to help them overcome barriers to employment.
• Deliver a positive customer experience, ensuring engagement with the programme.
• Facilitate assessments, using tools to understand personal circumstances, ambitions and goals.
• Provide advice on self‑employment and signpost to internal specialists.
• Co‑produce tailored Action Plans featuring SMART targets.
• Support job‑search, interview preparation, ensuring matches to suitable jobs.
• Deliver training to master digital technologies for self‑service learning and online vacancies.
• Stay informed on the local labour market and source suitable opportunities.
• Undertake direct marketing to employers via digital media.
• Identify employer recruitment needs and conduct prescreens and group assessments.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders to maximise job opportunities.
• Maintain knowledge of local signposting services and specialised support.
• Participate in continuous improvement to deliver excellent customer service.
• Work flexibly, including necessary travel and overnight stays.
• Assist with any other duties as appropriate.

Qualifications & Experience

• Good working knowledge of local labour market in specified region.
• Basic knowledge of self‑employment.
• Fully IT literate with Microsoft Office.
• Experience in a target‑driven environment.
• Experience delivering services meeting contractual and quality standards.
• Desirable: knowledge of employability industry, recruitment industry, information‑advice‑guidance provision.
• Full driving licence.

We welcome candidates who provide first‑class customer service and are motivated to empower lives and improve communities.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, bank holidays, birthday day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days).
• 2 volunteer days.
• Pension – 5% Employee, 5% Employer.
• Healthcare Cash Plan, including 3 × salary life assurance.
• Annual pay review.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Free access to BenefitHub and a portal with retail discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and additional voluntary benefits.
• Opportunities for career progression within the Seetec Group.

How to Apply

Use the easy application route below to upload your CV. For further information, contact our Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200.

Closing Date: 13 January 2026.

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