Reed is the most recognised recruitment brand in the UK, with a rich history and reputation for improving lives through work, for over 60 years. Delivering recruitment solutions with many household brands throughout the UK and globally, we find new jobs and careers for people from many different backgrounds across multiple business sectors. We look for people who enjoy an inclusive and collaborative environment, who strive for performance and celebrate team success, in a rewarding career. Pay Range £28,000-£31,500 Job Description Are you passionate about making a difference and helping others? Would you like to work in a role that puts the customer at the heart of everything we do, making a genuine positive impact? Then consider the role of Employment Adviser at Reed in Partnership Please note this role would be based in our Chatham office, if you are open to other location or want to be based elsewhere, please take a look on our website or drop us an email What is the role about? Employment Advisers are the front line of Reed in Partnership. The main purpose of the role is to support unemployed jobseekers (our participants) with finding and sustaining employment, engage with employers and make local communities aware of the benefits of our service. 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. Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include Meeting with jobseekers, identifying any challenges and barriers with finding employment Booking jobseekers to any relevant training courses including customer service, security, hospitality, personal development, IT literacy and many others Supporting jobseekers with CV writing and job application process Liaising with employers to identify any employment opportunities for the jobseekers Outreach work – promoting Reed in Partnership within the local community Key to your success in this role is to demonstrate the ability to build rapport, show empathy, motivate people and influence their perception of working What’s in it for you? A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have 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 With the chance to dramatically make a difference to the local community, this role offers immense job satisfaction. At Reed in Partnership, we live and breathe our values in every decision and action taken, resulting in a collaborative and enjoyable culture within our offices. Our company values – we are fair open and honest; we take ownership, and we work together. To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with Able to demonstrate coaching/mentoring experience and persuasion/influencing skills through previous work or social activities Experience of working in a customer facing environment (i.e. Customer Services, Hospitality, Social Care, Customer Services, Sales) Experience of working in a performance target driven environment Willingness to travel locally (e.g. to meet customers/employers). A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma. GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification). OR achievement of a Level 2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage. Feel what it’s like to truly belong… All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role. Reed is an equal opportunities employer. 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 identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We are a Mindful Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from ex-services personnel, reservists and cadets and offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the minimum criteria.