Employment adviser, Management

Reed in Partnership has been delivering public services since 1998. We are a British, family‑owned company, whose mission has always been to positively transform people and their communities. This is reflected in our services, which we deliver to help people from all backgrounds and circumstances to change their lives for the better.

Pay Range: £28,000 to £30,000.

Working Hours/Pattern:
Full‑time, although we would be happy to consider applicants who are looking to work on a part‑time basis. Please note our ability to accommodate flexible working arrangements will vary from role to role, dependent on business requirements.

Employment Advisers are the front line of Reed in Partnership, directly contributing to our mission by supporting jobseekers (our participants), engaging with local employers, and promoting the benefits of the Restart Scheme within the local community. Our participants are the lifeblood of our business and providing them with an excellent service is at the very core of the Employment Adviser role.

Internal applications for this role close on 14/05/2026.

• Taking Ownership:
  Meet with and support a caseload of long‑term unemployed jobseekers, identify their barriers and create tailored action plans to progress them into employment.
• Delivering personalised, one‑to‑one guidance to our participants including CV writing, interview preparation, and skills development.
• Meeting and exceeding performance targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Working Together:
  Collaborate with participants to shift their mindset and build the confidence they need to find and sustain work.
• Engage with local employers to identify job opportunities.
• Signpost participants to internal and external stakeholders to address specific barriers such as health, housing, or financial challenges.
• Promote the Restart Scheme within the community, raising awareness of its benefits and impact.
• Being Fair, Open, and Honest:
  Provide inclusive support and advice to people from all backgrounds.

• A generous base salary (pro‑rata for part‑time).
• Great flexibility with your working schedule.
• Training, development and progression opportunities.
• Access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include:
• 25 days annual leave (pro‑rata for part‑time) plus statutory bank holidays.
• Reed Pension Scheme.
• Award Winning Management & Leadership training.
• Professional & Personal Development Funds.
• Bi‑annual pay reviews.
• Plus much more that can be found on our website.

• Ability to demonstrate coaching/mentoring experience and persuasion/influencing skills through previous work or social activities.
• Experience of working in a customer‑facing environment (e.g. Customer Services, Hospitality, Social Care, Customer Services, Sales).
• Experience of working in a fast‑paced, performance target‑driven environment.
• Willingness to travel locally (e.g. to meet customers/employers).
• A minimum of 2 A‑Levels or an equivalent Level3 Diploma & GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade
  
  B (or equivalent Level2 qualification).
• OR achievement of a Level2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage.
• OR International Equivalents.
• Desirable criteria:
  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.

At Reed in Partnership, our values—Fair, Open & Honest, Take Ownership, and Work Together—guide everything we do.