Skills Advisor

This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative Employment & Skills team as an Employment & Skills Advisor. We are a customer‑focused team dedicated to creating positive, inclusive opportunities for lasting change for people and communities. You will be working across the Karbon footprint, strengthening communities and supporting sustainable tenancies by helping individuals achieve their career aspirations. This role is heavily client focused providing careers information, advice and guidance, using up‑to‑date labour market information to guide and support clients' career aspirations.

You'll empower clients to identify barriers and initiate solutions to achieve their personal career aspirations. A key element of the role involves employer engagement to build excellent and supportive relationships with local employers to generate inclusive employment opportunities for clients.

You will be skilled in working independently and collaboratively across a variety of projects and programmes, using a client‑centred approach to support individuals in achieving their career aspirations. The successful candidate will have experience of building strong relationships with employers, training providers and partner organisations to create employment and progression opportunities. You will be confident in identifying and addressing barriers to employment, empowering clients to develop practical solutions and personal action plans.

You will also demonstrate the ability to critically assess employment and skills provision, identify gaps and opportunities, and develop partnerships and initiatives that enhance service outcomes and maximise opportunities for clients. Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills are essential.

Location:

Gosforth Office (Newcastle) or Greengates Office (Stanley). Regular travel will be required.

Hours:

37 hours per week with agile working.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you'll be guaranteed an interview. We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they're applying for.

The role you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) must submit an enhanced disclosure and barring check application during pre‑employment checks.

• Employment and Skills Advisor – Permanent role
• Salary – £38,401 per annum plus a Karbon car payment of £2,405 per annum

Closing date for applications:
Sunday 18 October 2026. We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of strong applications – don’t wait too long to apply. Interview dates:
Tuesday 27 October 2026.

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years) + Birthday leave
• Occupational pension
• Health cash plan
• Flexible benefits pot