Employment Advisor(s) – Full Time / Part Time – London
Location: Groundwork London Offices as required
Contract: Initially fixed term to 30th Sept 25
Salary: £27,500 FTE
Hours: Between 16 and 37.5 hours per week
Groundwork London 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.
We are seeking customer focused and target-driven Employment Advisors to assist our 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.
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 Groundwork London and source work opportunities internally and externally.
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.
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Download the application form, job description and person specification and careers prospectus below.
Job Description and person specification
Groundwork London Careers Prospectus
To apply for this role, please email your completed application to londonjobs@groundwork.org.uk, quoting reference: 1256/EAMW.
For further information and to discuss the role, please contact Nicola Rogers at Groundwork London on 07809202544 or Nicola.Rogers@groundwork.org.uk.
Closing date for applications: 18th May 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 19th May 2025
We 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. Reach out at londonjobs@groundwork.org.uk if you have any questions about this.
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.
