Job Posting: Employment Advisor
Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 05-Aug-2025
Description & Requirements
Join a global organisation making a difference
Maximus is a worldwide organisation specialising in health and employment services, impacting millions annually. In the UK, we employ around 5,000 staff delivering assessments, health services, employability programmes, and support that transform lives.
The role involves conducting recruitment and development activities to support candidates towards independence, meeting and exceeding performance targets, and ensuring compliance with legislation, contracts, and quality procedures.
Salary Range:
Non-London: £26,700 - £29,800
London: £29,400 - £32,600
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assign candidates to appropriate service elements or partner services.
2. Support candidates in identifying and overcoming barriers to employment.
3. Manage the candidate experience, inspiring commitment and developing plans for employment.
4. Achieve or surpass KPIs and performance targets set by the Line Manager.
5. Ensure contract compliance through accurate data entry and documentation.
6. Utilise resources effectively to ensure value for money.
7. Deliver development activities to address candidate barriers and create employment pipelines.
8. Communicate effectively, adapting to diverse learning and communication styles.
9. Build strong relationships through listening and questioning skills.
10. Promote commitment and action through influencing skills.
11. Maintain customer focus and high standards of customer care.
12. Demonstrate disability awareness and capability.
13. Utilise computer skills for reporting and data management.
14. Plan and organise workload to meet targets and deadlines.
15. Develop individuals and groups through experience and training.
16. Work towards structured targets and deadlines.
Desirable Skills and Qualifications:
* Experience in sales, promotion, or influencing roles.
* Welfare to Work Sector qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Employment Related Services).
* Networking and partnership development skills.
Key Business Priorities:
1. Maximise programme outcomes by exceeding targets.
2. Identify and support candidate needs pre- and post-employment.
3. Create and implement action plans to overcome barriers.
4. Manage budgets and standards effectively.
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