Employment Advisor in Glasgow

Based within Murray’s Initiative’s Head Office in North Claremont Street, Murray’s Initiative is an independent Scottish charity that works to reduce alcohol and drug-related harm at both individual and community levels. Established in 1965, Murray’s Initiative adopts a long-term, trauma-informed and asset-based approach to changing the culture around substance use. Its services are built on a person-centred, harm-reduction model, supporting people whether their goal is to reduce consumption or achieve abstinence.

The role of the Employment Advisor is to prepare participants for further training, education or work and support them through the job search, application and interview process; providing them with skills, motivation, and confidence to move into suitable sustainable employment. The Employment Advisor will make a real impact on individuals’ day-to-day lives as they uniquely tailor their personal development, offer emotional and practical support and set realistic goals as part of their journey to employability opportunities.

Key Responsibilities of the Employment Advisor:

• Provide support through a variety of activities including regular telephone contact, face-to-face meetings, virtual mediums, mentoring, 1-1 job coaching and group employability training sessions.
• Assist participants to explore their skills, experience and aspirations and look for opportunities to work towards longer term goals, such as supporting participants into training and/or education opportunities.
• Provide personalised support assisting participants who are in recovery with advice and guidance on job searching, applications, the interview process and to find and sustain in work.
• Deliver performance targets for supporting people who are in recovery to find and sustain their employment.
• Providing quality support services to participants through effective planning, monitoring, evaluation and review of their requirements in partnership with them. This includes the formulation of action plans.
• Meeting contractual compliance and promote the unique, person-centred ethos of Murray’s Initiative.
• Prioritise workload to ensure a high quality, person-centred service to all participants.
• Adhere to the implementation of risk management procedures (including child and adult safeguarding protocols) taking personal responsibility for keeping up to date on the requirements of these procedures.
• Undertake any other duties as required by the Service Manager – Employability.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A qualification in Advice and Guidance is desirable or equivalent learning gained through hands-on practice.
• Strong background in employability support or the voluntary sector, with experience of working directly with people to help them move towards sustainable employment.
• Experience of working one-to-one with individuals who may be in recovery, or who have experience of the criminal justice system, mental health challenges or homelessness.
• Understanding the barriers people can face when accessing work and be able to offer practical, empathetic support that builds confidence and motivation.
• Organised and outcomes-focused, with experience of helping people progress into training, volunteering or employment.
• Experience of supporting people into sustained work, using knowledge of the local labour market to help match individuals with realistic opportunities.
• Experience of delivering practical employability support, both one-to-one and in groups. This includes running Job Clubs, supporting people with CVs and application forms, job search techniques, interview preparation (including mock and telephone interviews) and delivering employability-focused workshops or training sessions.
• Confident using digital technology as part of day-to-day work.

Skills and Competencies:

• Be friendly, compassionate and naturally able to build relationships with individuals.
• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with participants and build good relationships.
• Planning, organisation and co-ordination skills.
• Team working and networking skills.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and remotely from line management.
• Commitment to working in line with Murray’s Initiative’s values of collaboration, respect and empathy.

Why Join Us?

• Your work will contribute to make a real difference to people’s lives.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Very generous annual leave entitlement: full-time employees start with an annual leave entitlement of 37 days (inclusive of 12 bank holidays) which increases with length of service.
• Duvet days where employees may take time off at short notice.
• Death in service policy.
• Cycle to work scheme where employees can save money on a new bike and spread the cost.
• And much more!
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career development.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to apply by clicking the Apply button now. Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd February 2026 at 9am. Shortlisting: Monday 23rd February 2026. Date of interviews: Thursday 5th March 2026 / Friday 6th March 2026. Start date: ASAP.

Murray’s Initiative is an Equal Opportunities Organisation. We are committed to treating all workers and job applicants fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital / civil partnership status, age, race, disability or gender identity and expression or any other personal characteristic.