Average Employment Advisor salary in the UK

Join us at Newground Together in Blackburn! We are recruiting for a Employment Advisor and make a real difference! In this dynamic role, you'll empower individuals facing unemployment by helping them identify and overcome the barriers that stand in their way to gaining meaningful employment. Whether it's facilitating targeted training, supporting personal development, or addressing unique challenges, your efforts will open doors to new opportunities. You'll take the lead on implementing funded projects designed to boost life skills and employability, working hand-in-hand with community members to remove obstacles and prepare them for the job market. Plus, you'll collaborate closely with Job Centre Plus, various employment and skills agencies, and a network of voluntary, community, and faith-based organizations, fostering strong partnerships to create lasting positive impact. This role offers the chance to engage with a diverse array of partners, all united in the mission to help people secure rewarding jobs.Who we are: Newground Together is a registered charity and part of the Together Housing Group. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to empower people to create sustainable communities that are connected, resilient, healthy and prosperous. We do this by supporting job and training opportunities, engaging with young people and families, providing memorable outdoor experiences, and offering activities that promote health and wellbeing. Diversity & Inclusion: As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Further information can be found at this link -  RequirementsOutline of Key responsibilities for the Employment Advisor...To assist in the delivery of new and existing projects that progress the organisational objectives in relation to employment.Strive to meet established targets, outcomes, and objectives, including assisting participants in securing employment, accessing training opportunities, and achieving social value outcomes.To determine and implement effective approaches which will help our clients develop confidence, overcome barriers and achieve successful transitions.Engage with local business and employers to understand business needs and promote our client base and services.To actively recruit clients into the employability projects, retain their engagement and encourage them to participate in workshops, job clubs and 1:1's to raise aspirations, challenge them emotionally enabling them to reach their full potential.Identify and harness local, regional and national initiatives that deliver new opportunities access employment/training opportunities. Also, you will deliver group training to develop participants towards employabilityDevelop working relationships with other professionals working in the field of employment, welfare and training sector.We are looking for someone who has...A valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle are required.Experience in a similar role, related sector, or relevant transferableYou must be willing to obtain the IAG Level 2 Coaching or IEP or Mentoring qualification within the first six months if you do not already hold it.Experience of working with clients aged 16+ years, and supporting them to gain employment or training OR experience of working with clients to help them with progression in their lifeEvidence of effectively working with clients who face multiple barriers preventing them from engaging and participating, on short and long term interventionsHave a proven record in developing contacts and engaging with local business to source employment opportunitiesExperience of problem solving and working on cases until completion and maintaining and managing a varied caseloadAbility to uses your own initiative and meet performance targetsExperience of negotiating and advocating successfully one to one, by telephoneBenefitsIn return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Employment Advisor role...Starting salary of £30,476 per annum27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidaysYou will organise your week by allocating your time between your allocated office located in Blackburn (BB1) and the nearby delivery hubs.You will be working 37 hours per week, Monday - FridayTo explore the full range of our award-winning benefits, please click on the link and ensure that you review all that we have to offer - Employee Benefits Link THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay!Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

We’ve placed a lot of people here over the years, and they genuinely love it. It’s a large, well-established charity where careers really grow.They’ve just launched a brand-new, long-term funded contract and are now looking to hire a number of Employment Advisors.We are recruiting for roles in Ealing, Hounslow, Hillingdon, Harrow, Brent, Barnet, and Hammersmith & Fulham. You’ll be trained as an IPS Employment Specialist, working in the community to support people with health conditions or disabilities back into employment. Rather than being office-based, you’ll hot-desk across various partner sites such as Job Centres, Council Offices, and NHS Trusts. All travel is paid (except your normal commute from home to your first and last location of the day). You’ll typically manage a caseload of around 25 participants, providing tailored employment support and working closely with employers to create the right opportunities. Full training is provided through a mix of online learning, shadowing experienced colleagues, and hands-on guidance from your Team Leader in the community. We’re looking for people who have either worked as an Employment Advisor before, or who have experience in a sales-focused role (such as recruitment or B2B sales), or experience supporting vulnerable clients to achieve goals. Graduates with relevant experience (paid or voluntary) are also welcome to apply.Interview Date and Salary Scale Interviews will take place on 28th Aug 2026 - expect a full day for this!  The salary scale is £33,799 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience. Apply Please apply via this advert – we aim to respond to everyone. If you haven’t heard back within 72 hours, please complete the “Send Us A Message” form on the Contact Us page of the Red 5 People website, and we guarantee a real person will respond. For more details about the role, please call the office and ask for Lawrence (number available on the Red 5 People website).Please note: this is a permanent, full-time, community-based role (no home working). You’ll need to live within easy reach of the mentioned locations (within an hour). Hours are Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.

We’ve placed a lot of people here over the years, and they genuinely love it. It’s a large, well-established charity where careers really grow.They’ve just launched a brand-new, long-term funded contract and are now looking to hire a number of Employment Advisors.We are recruiting for roles in Ealing, Hounslow, Hillingdon, Harrow, Brent, Barnet, and Hammersmith & Fulham. You’ll be trained as an IPS Employment Specialist, working in the community to support people with health conditions or disabilities back into employment. Rather than being office-based, you’ll hot-desk across various partner sites such as Job Centres, Council Offices, and NHS Trusts. All travel is paid (except your normal commute from home to your first and last location of the day). You’ll typically manage a caseload of around 25 participants, providing tailored employment support and working closely with employers to create the right opportunities. Full training is provided through a mix of online learning, shadowing experienced colleagues, and hands-on guidance from your Team Leader in the community. We’re looking for people who have either worked as an Employment Advisor before, or who have experience in a sales-focused role (such as recruitment or B2B sales), or experience supporting vulnerable clients to achieve goals. Graduates with relevant experience (paid or voluntary) are also welcome to apply.Interview Date and Salary Scale Interviews will take place on 28th Aug 2026 - expect a full day for this!  The salary scale is £33,799 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience. Apply Please apply via this advert – we aim to respond to everyone. If you haven’t heard back within 72 hours, please complete the “Send Us A Message” form on the Contact Us page of the Red 5 People website, and we guarantee a real person will respond. For more details about the role, please call the office and ask for Lawrence (number available on the Red 5 People website).Please note: this is a permanent, full-time, community-based role (no home working). You’ll need to live within easy reach of the mentioned locations (within an hour). Hours are Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.