Graduate Employment Advisor
Location: Portsmouth
Contract: FT 35hrs PW M-F
Salary: £24‑26k DOE
Role Purpose
You’ll support people facing barriers to work by coaching them through confidence‑building, skills development, and practical job search, helping them take positive steps toward employment.
Success in this role looks like
Participants making measurable progress, securing and sustaining work, and feeling supported and empowered at every stage of their journey.
Your Role: What You’ll Achieve
At Get Set UK, you’ll build skills in communication, coaching, organisation, and problem‑solving while supporting jobseekers into meaningful employment.
In this role you’ll help jobseekers build confidence, identify opportunities, and move forward with support. You’ll gain hands‑on experience in employment support, fully trained, guided, and developed by experienced colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Direction: Understand programme goals and structure your day around real outcomes for real people.
* Deliver Results: Help participants become job‑ready with CV support, job search guidance, and interview preparation.
* People & Communication: Build rapport with participants, coach them through change, and communicate clearly with employers.
* Get It Right: Keep accurate records, follow safeguarding processes, and stay on top of tasks and updates.
* Business Acumen: Learn about local labour markets and contribute to connecting people with the right roles.
Who You Are
You’re ready to start your career with purpose, motivated, people‑focused, and eager to learn.
Qualifications
* A degree in any subject (or equivalent practical experience)
* Strong communication skills – written, verbal, and interpersonal
* Curiosity and drive – you love learning, problem‑solving, and challenging targets
* A proactive mindset – you take responsibility for your own development
* Empathy and resilience – you support people through challenges and change
No experience in employment support? No problem. We’ll train and support you – what matters most is your attitude, potential, and values.
Our Commitment
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know – we’re committed to supporting you. This role is subject to our safeguarding and vetting process.
Benefits
* Immediate access to wellbeing tools (GP, counselling, Headspace)
* Enhanced healthcare and lifestyle rewards with service
* Discounts, pension scheme, and salary sacrifice options
* Structured development through our Your Career, Your Journey framework
* Internal Learning & Development team embedding growth in every role
Application Notes
* We reserve the right to close this advert early, so apply soon to avoid disappointment.
* We do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.
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