Employment Advisor

Location: London

Salary: £27,500 FTE

Contract: Initially fixed term to 30th Sept 25

Hours: Between 16 and 37.5 hours per week

The organisation 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.

The Role

They are seeking customer focused and target-driven Employment Advisors to assist their 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.

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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 GWL and source work opportunities internally and externally.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.

Closing date for applications: 18th May 2025

Interview date: WC 19th May 2025

They 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.

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.