Employment Advisor(s) – Full Time / Part Time – London

UKundwork London; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Employment Advisors to join their team in London. In this role, you will focus on assisting clients, particularly older workers, in overcoming barriers to employment and securing sustainable job opportunities. You will deliver structured information, advice, and guidance (IAG), ensuring that clients receive the support they need for successful job placements. Your excellent customer service skills and ability to engage with employers will be key to your success. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering structured IAG programs and group sessions.
• Ability to support adults in gaining employment and training opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Engage with employers and identify suitable participants for training.
• Design and monitor individual action plans for clients.

Skills

Customer Service

Employment Support

Communication Skills

Assessment Design

Job Search Techniques

Education

IAG Level 3 or above

Job description

• Employment Advisor(s) – Full Time / Part Time – London

Location: Groundwork London Offices as required

Contract: Initially fixed term to 30th Sept 25

Hours: Between 16 and 37.5 hours per week

Groundwork London is a leading social and environmental regeneration charity delivering over 500 social and environmental projects each year, many of which support people to stay in education, gain new skills and secure employment.

We are seeking customer focused and target-driven Employment Advisors to assist our clients to overcome barriers and motivate them into sustainable employment or training opportunities. You will initially be working with older workers on DWP funded contracts.

You will hold IAG level 3 or above and have experience in delivering a structured IAG program, group sessions and supporting the delivery of training to adults. You will have the ability to communicate effectively with the wider team at Groundwork London and source work opportunities internally and externally.

Your responsibilities will include employer engagement and outreach work to identify eligible and suitable participants to access employment and training opportunities. You will be working with individuals with barriers to work. You will be undertaking assessments, designing and monitoring individual action plans and delivering support, including CV writing, interview skills, “Better off in work” calculations and applications for work, along with job-search techniques to prepare them to progress into sustainable employment.

A team player, you will offer excellent customer service and have the ability to organise and facilitate recruitment on behalf of employers and candidates. You will independently source and secure other employment opportunities with employers and actively broker clients into these roles.

Apply now

Download the application form, job description and person specification and careers prospectus below.

Closing date for applications: 18th May 2025

We encourage early applications for this role, as interviews will be carried out during the recruitment period when there are sufficient applicants for a pool of candidates. Reach out at [e-mail] if you have any questions about this.

Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Groundwork London is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.