* Job Title: Employer Adviser
* Location: Adult Education Service, Gloucestershire
* Salary: £30,024 - £32,597 per annum
* Hours per Week: 37.00
* Contract type: Permanent
* Closing Date: 17/06/2026
* Job Requisition Number: 14233
* This post is not open to job share
About The Role
Gloucestershire Employment and Skills Hub offers a one‑stop source of information, advice, guidance and support around employment and skills. Working with a range of partners and employers in localities across Gloucestershire, the Hub delivers 1:1 support through a number of programmes for people with barriers to entering, re‑entering or retaining work and provides advice and signposting for any resident looking for help.
As an Employer Adviser you will operate in a target‑driven, outward‑facing role focused on generating job opportunities and achieving sustainable employment outcomes. Your key responsibilities include:
* Proactively building a pipeline of employers using a consultative sales approach to identify vacancies, understand business needs and promote inclusive recruitment.
* Working closely with Employment Specialists to match candidates to suitable roles and support successful placements.
* Influencing employers, addressing barriers to hiring and positioning Connect to Work as a trusted recruitment partner.
* Providing ongoing account management, supporting job starts and retention through practical advice such as reasonable adjustments.
* Using labour market insight to target sectors, grow employer networks and maximise opportunities.
Above all, you bring a strong values‑driven approach, with a genuine belief that everyone who wants to work can work. You are committed to challenging perceptions, advocating for individuals, and working with employers to create opportunities that are inclusive, sustainable and meaningful.
About You
You are a proactive and motivated individual who thrives on building relationships and achieving outcomes. You will be confident engaging with employers and influencing at all levels. Experience in partnership working, business development, recruitment or account management is an advantage.
Key attributes:
* Strong understanding of employment practices, recruitment processes and the challenges faced by individuals who experience barriers to work.
* Comfortable working in a target‑driven environment, managing multiple priorities and delivering results.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that allow you to build trust quickly with employers, colleagues and participants.
* Organised, adaptable and able to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.
* Committed to supporting individuals to overcome barriers and succeed in employment.
Benefits
* Flexible and agile working opportunities
* 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
* Option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part‑time staff)
* Family‑friendly employer offering benefits to support you and your family
* Career development and qualification opportunities
* Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
* Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering free, confidential counselling and advice 24 hours a day online and by telephone
* In‑house Occupational Health service
* Employee discount scheme
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+ network) and the Young Employees Network
Legal and Compliance
* This Position is subject to a DBS check.
* The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates must have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment.
* Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
* It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.
* Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, allowing teams to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.
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