Recruiter seeking a career change

Red 5 People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recognized recruitment firm in Manchester is seeking an Employment Advisor to support individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism in finding employment. The role involves managing a client caseload, providing personalized career guidance, and building employer relationships. This community-based position offers flexibility within a full-time schedule of 35 hours a week and strives to create a meaningful impact in the lives of clients. Travel expenses are covered, making this opportunity both rewarding and comprehensive.

Benefits

Travel expenses paid

Flexible working hours

Mentorship from experienced staff

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment is essential.
• Ability to manage a caseload of clients effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills to support clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of around 20‑25 clients.
• Provide career guidance including CVs and interview prep.
• Build relationships with employers for job opportunities.

Skills

Coaching candidates

Building relationships with employers

One-to-one career guidance

Job description

Recruiter looking for a meaningful career change? If you've worked in recruitment for a few years and are starting to think “I want to do something that actually makes a difference”, this could be a brilliant next step.

We're recruiting for a specialist Employment Advisor role within a well-established charity that exclusively supports people with a learning disability and/or autism into employment.

Why this is a great move from recruitment:

The most recent person we placed came straight from recruitment, having spent years in the industry. She wanted a more meaningful role, real progression, and better balance.

12 months later, she's been promoted into a senior role, now leads a team, and even featured in the charity's latest promotional video, with customers talking about the difference she's made (we're happy to share this with you).

So you'll be supported by someone who truly understands the jump from recruitment and will be a fantastic mentor.

What the role involves:

• Managing a caseload of around 20‑25 clients, supporting them into work
• One‑to‑one career guidance (CVs, job search, interview prep)
• Building relationships with employers to create job opportunities
• Community‑based work, with one day per week in the Stockport office

The practical bits:

• Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
• Flexible hours within an 8am‑6pm window (e.g. 8‑4 or 10‑6)
• Community‑based role (not home working), with all travel expenses paid
• Three roles available — two covering Manchester City postcodes and one covering Stockport

If you're a Recruitment Consultant who's great with people, enjoys coaching candidates, and wants a career with purpose, progression, and stability — this is a genuine long-term move, not a sidestep.

Please apply via this advert— we aim to respond to everyone. If you haven't heard back within 48 hours, please complete the “Send Us a Message” form via the Contact Us page on the Red 5 People website and someone will be in touch within 72 hours.

Please note: A car driver is essential (expenses like parking and petrol covered). There is no home working as its all community based (with one day office based). An example of a community location is a community centre, library, cafe, job centre etc.