Employment adviser, HR​/Recruitment

Pay Range: £29,000 to £31,500

Reed in Partnership has been delivering public services since 1998. We are a British, family‑owned company whose mission is to positively transform people and their communities. Through a wide range of tailored support services—including one‑to‑one career guidance, CV writing, interview preparation and skills training—we have supported over 250,000 people on their journey into work. Our Restart Scheme, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions, focuses on helping the long‑term unemployed to re‑enter the workforce.

Employment Advisers are the front line of Reed in Partnership, directly contributing to our mission by supporting jobseekers, engaging with local employers and promoting the benefits of the Restart Scheme within the community.

• Take ownership of a caseload of long‑term unemployed jobseekers, identify barriers and create tailored action plans to progress them into employment.
• Deliver personalised, one‑to‑one guidance including CV writing, interview preparation and skills development.
• Meet and exceed performance targets and KPIs.
• Collaborate with participants to build confidence and shift mindset.
• Engage with local employers to identify job opportunities.
• Signpost participants to stakeholders to address barriers such as health, housing or financial challenges.
• Promote the Restart Scheme in the community and raise awareness of its benefits.
• Provide inclusive support and advice to people from all backgrounds.

• Generous base salary (pro‑rata for part‑time) and great flexibility with your working schedule.
• Training, development and progression opportunities.
• 25 days annual leave (pro‑rata for part‑time) plus statutory bank holidays.
• Reed Pension Scheme.
• Annual award‑winning management & leadership training.
• Professional & personal development funds.
• Bi‑annual pay reviews.
• And more benefits available on our website.

• Coaching/mentoring experience and persuasion/influencing skills.
• Experience in a customer‑facing environment (e.g. customer services, hospitality, social care or sales).
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, performance‑target driven environment.
• Willingness to travel locally.
• Minimum of 2 A‑Levels or equivalent Level 3 diploma.
• GCSE English Language Grade B (or equivalent Level2 qualification), or alternative literacy assessment.

• Fluency in more than one language.

We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

For flexible working arrangements, please discuss with the talent partner.

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