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EMPLOYMENT ADVISORAbout usAt Get Set UK, we help people overcome barriers, build skills and create brighter futures through employment, skills, health and justice programmes that change lives every day.We're now part of a global group with more than 16,000 colleagues working across more than 90 countries. It's an exciting new chapter for Get Set UK, combining the values and culture that have made us successful with the opportunities, investment and international reach of a global organisation.We're also proud to be an employee-owned organisation. Our value of Own It isn't just something we say, it's how we work. We believe in giving our people the opportunity to take ownership, make a genuine difference and play their part in our future success.If you're ambitious, resilient, professional and motivated by changing lives, there's never been a better time to join Get Set UK.About the roleAs an Employment Advisor, you'll help people overcome barriers, build confidence and develop the skills they need to secure and sustain employment.Working with participants from a wide range of backgrounds, you'll provide personalised coaching, practical employability support and constructive challenge to help people achieve their goals. No two days are the same. One day you might be helping someone prepare for their first interview in years, the next you'll be supporting someone to overcome barriers that have prevented them from moving forward.This is a structured, target-driven role where success comes from building positive relationships, maintaining high standards and believing that people can achieve more than they thought possible.If you're resilient, organised, enjoy working with people and want a career where you can genuinely change lives, we'd love to hear from you.What you will doManage your own caseload of participants, providing tailored support to help them move towards sustainable employment.Deliver one-to-one appointments, coaching sessions and action planning that build confidence, motivation and employability skills.Support participants with CV writing, job searching, applications, interview preparation and employer engagement.Identify barriers to employment and work collaboratively with participants and partner organisations to overcome them.Build positive relationships with employers, training providers and external partners to create opportunities for participants.Achieve agreed performance and job outcome targets while maintaining a high-quality participant experience.Keep accurate records and follow required processesCommunicate clearly with participants, colleagues and external partnersRole model Get Set UK's values and demonstrate the employability standards we support in others, including good attendance, punctuality, professionalism, communication and follow-through.Our values and standardsAt Get Set UK, we are Ambitious, we take Pride in what we do, we are Considerate, we Own It and we Inspire.We are looking for people who bring these values to life through their behaviour every day, whether they are working with participants, employers, colleagues or partners.Because we work in employability and skills, we also look for colleagues who can role model positive employability behaviours, including good attendance, punctuality, professionalism, communication, reliability and follow-through.Minimum essential criteriaTo be considered for this role, you will need to evidence in your CV that you meet the minimum essential criteria below:Successful experience working in a customer-facing, advisory, coaching, employability, education, recruitment, welfare to work or similar environment.Evidence of delivering outcomes and working to achieve targets.Ability to build positive, professional relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.A genuine desire to put others first and create lasting change.Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writingGood organisation, attention to detail and ability to follow agreed processesEvidence of commitment and follow-through in previous roles, education, volunteering or other responsibilitiesReliability, punctuality and a professional approach to workA CV that explains your employment history clearly, including any gaps or short-term rolesConfidence using digital systems, email and Microsoft OfficeAbility to work in a structured environment where quality, compliance and outcomes are monitoredCommitment to Get Set UK's values and to supporting people who may face barriers to work, learning or progressionWillingness to complete all required recruitment checks, including right to work, references and DBS checks where requiredRight to work in the UK. Please note that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.Desirable criteriaIt would be helpful if you have:Experience supporting people into employment, education or training.Knowledge of the employability, skills or welfare-to-work sector.BenefitsWe want colleagues to feel supported, rewarded and able to do their best work. Benefits include:25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing with length of serviceEmployee ownership share schemePension scheme with 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contributionPension salary sacrifice schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeVitality GP consultationsMental health support, including CBT and counsellingPhysiotherapy coverVitality health checks40% discount on gym membershipsFree 12-month Headspace subscriptionIncentFit, with the opportunity to earn up to £30 per monthDiscounts and offers with health, wellbeing and lifestyle retailersPhone contract discounts, including 20% off selected EE monthly plansAccess to additional Vitality health cover and cashback benefits after 12 months' serviceGroup life protection after 2 years' serviceAdditional annual leave after 2, 4 and 5 years' serviceSome benefits are subject to role type, eligibility and length of service. The full benefits package will be confirmed during the recruitment process.Recruitment processWe aim to make our recruitment process clear, fair and engaging for every candidate.To apply, you must complete your application on our recruitment platform, including a short initial questionnaire. If you apply through Indeed, you will still need to complete this step before we can review your application.Once submitted, our recruitment team will assess your CV and application against the essential requirements of the role, looking for evidence of relevant experience, communication skills, commitment and achievement.If shortlisted, you may be invited to complete a further questionnaire and progress through some or all of the following stages:Telephone or Teams conversation with our recruitment teamOnline assessment or testingEmployment history and reference checksHiring manager interviewPresentation, task or role-based exercise (where relevant)Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory right to work, reference, DBS (where required), safeguarding and other pre-employment checks.We encourage candidates to engage fully with each stage of the process. Preparation, responsiveness and attention to detail are important and reflect the standards we expect in our work.Get Set for a better tomorrow. Apply today. Additional informationWe reserve the right to close applications early, so we encourage early applications.Get Set UK is a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and are committed to supporting physical and mental wellbeing at work. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process if required.This role is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks and a commitment to safeguarding learners and clients.Get Set UK does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.