Employment Adviser (Bury St Edmunds)

Seetec; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of employability services is looking for an Employment Adviser in Bury St Edmunds. In this rewarding role, you will support individuals in overcoming employment barriers and achieving their career goals. If you have excellent communication skills and are passionate about empowering lives, join us to make a difference.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Volunteer days

Pension

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Target-driven, motivated, proactive.
• Able to work under pressure without supervision.
• Full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support to help participants overcome barriers to employment.
• Manage a caseload, act as a coach and mentor.
• Build strong relationships to motivate customers toward sustainable employment.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Knowledge of the local labor market

Experience in a target-driven environment

Experience delivering quality services

Knowledge of employability and recruitment industries

Basic understanding of self-employment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Role

Are you looking for a rewarding role that allows you to utilize your skills to influence, support, and encourage others to build a future? Do you want to make a difference in people's lives? If so, this might be the position for you.

We are recruiting an Employment Adviser to join our team. You will provide advice and support to help participants overcome barriers to employment and achieve their goals. You will manage a caseload, act as a coach and mentor, and build strong relationships to motivate and guide customers toward sustainable employment.

The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, be target-driven, motivated, proactive, and able to work under pressure without supervision. We value first-class customer service and a commitment to empowering lives and improving communities.

This role is part of our Restart Scheme, supporting unemployed people back to work. We offer a competitive salary of £26,500 to £29,545 per annum (dependent on experience) and additional benefits, including 25 days annual leave, volunteer days, pension, healthcare, and more.

Interested? Upload your CV via the application link below. For more information, contact our Recruitment Team at 01702 595200.

This is an office-based role in Bury St Edmunds, working 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday. The closing date is 2 July 2025.

Key Responsibilities

• Excellent communication skills and a people-oriented approach
• Organize and conduct job searches
• Identify barriers to employment
• Prepare employability documents such as CVs and cover letters

Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of the local labor market
• Basic understanding of self-employment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience in a target-driven environment
• Experience delivering quality services
• Knowledge of employability and recruitment industries
• Experience providing information, advice, and guidance
• Full driving license

Additional Information

Seetec is a leading provider of employability and health services, supporting thousands into employment annually. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals and are an equal opportunities employer.