Employment Advisor
Location: Bristol
Salary: £27,810 – £29,355 per annum (upon successful completion of probation)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
  
A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential, as this role involves travelling across the BS10 and BS37 areas to meet participants and stakeholders.
  
About the Role
Trigon Recruitment is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a respected national training provider for an Employment Advisor covering the BS10 and BS37 areas of Bristol.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in people’s lives by supporting unemployed individuals referred through Jobcentre Plus to overcome barriers and secure sustainable employment.
As an Employment Advisor, you will manage a caseload of participants, providing tailored guidance, coaching, and practical job search support. You will help individuals develop the skills, confidence, and motivation needed to move into long-term employment while working towards agreed performance targets.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support a caseload of job seekers throughout their employment journey.
• Conduct initial assessments to identify barriers to employment and create personalised action plans.
• Deliver one-to-one and group coaching sessions focused on employability skills and career development.
• Assist participants with job searching, applications, and interview preparation.
• Develop high-quality CVs, cover letters, and other job-search materials.
• Build relationships with employers and proactively source employment opportunities.
• Promote and utilise available participant funding to support employment outcomes.
• Complete benefit calculations and provide relevant guidance where appropriate.
• Signpost participants to partner agencies and specialist support services when needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely records using the organisation’s database systems.
• Achieve monthly targets relating to job starts and sustained employment outcomes.

Who We’re Looking For
Previous experience within the employability, welfare-to-work, recruitment, HR, retail management, travel consultancy, or customer-facing sectors would be advantageous. However, we are particularly interested in candidates who are passionate about helping others, enjoy building relationships, and thrive in a target-driven environment.
  
Essential Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• Ability to manage and prioritise a diverse caseload
• Target-focused with a results-driven mindset
• Resilient, proactive, and self-motivated
• Empathetic and supportive approach
• Ability to motivate, coach, and inspire others
• Patient, understanding, and adaptable
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Commitment to helping individuals achieve positive outcomes

Why Join?
This organisation has a strong reputation within the sector, offering a supportive culture, excellent team environment, and low staff turnover. The role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing a rewarding and long-term career.
  
Apply Now!
To apply, please send your CV to:
Tiffany Bennett
�� 07593 692814
✉️ tbennett@trigonrecruitment.co.uk