Employment Advisor

Job Title: Employment Advisor\\n\\nSalary: £28,000 per annum\\n\\nLocation: Manchester (Hybrid – office-based, outreach work, and remote opportunities)\\n\\nPurpose:\\n\\nTo support service users in progressing into apprenticeships, employment, education, and training opportunities within a new national green skills and employability project. Working within the local community, the Career Coach will deliver high-quality guidance, equipping participants with the skills and confidence to transition into Net Zero Careers.\\n\\nKey Responsibilities:\\n\\n * Induct, assess, and onboard participants, delivering tailored information, advice, and guidance.\\n\\n * Promote and develop participants’ mindset, emotional intelligence, confidence, and self-esteem to improve employability.\\n\\n * Assist with CV writing, cover letters, job applications, and job searching using relevant online platforms.\\n\\n * Shortlist, pre-select, and match participants to vacancies or work experience opportunities.\\n\\n * Provide interview coaching, using a strengths-based recruitment approach, and arrange employer interviews where appropriate.\\n\\n * Maintain regular contact with participants to ensure job or apprenticeship retention, providing high-quality in-work support for at least six months.\\n\\n * Support the delivery of job fairs, workshops, and seminars, both in-person and remotely, to prepare participants for the workplace.\\n\\nRequirements:\\n\\nEssential:\\n\\n * Experience in coaching and delivering employability services.\\n\\n * Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with stakeholders, training providers, and employers.\\n\\n * Excellent organisational, administrative, and prioritisation skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and deliver objectives.\\n\\n * Positive, adaptable, and proactive problem-solving attitude.\\n\\nDesirable:\\n\\n * Level 3 qualification in Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG), Employability & Recognition of Skills (ERS), or Coaching.\\n\\nAdditional Information:\\n\\n * Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week.\\n\\n * Flexibility: Some evening and weekend work may be required.\\n\\nBenefits:\\n\\n * 28 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 33 days with service).\\n\\n * Pension scheme with up to 4% employer matching contributions.\\n\\n * Access to discounted shopping schemes