Employment Advisor - Connect to Work

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

The Skills, Employment & Adult Education Service is part of Coventry City Council. We work with a range of delivery partners to provide a wide portfolio of top-quality support to Coventry residents of all ages who are looking for work. We work with partners across the city and our Employer Hub actively works with local employers to generate opportunities for local people.

We are a friendly and welcoming multicultural and diverse team based in the Job Shop situated in Coventry City Centre. We are here to support all Coventry’s diverse residents, each with differing needs and tailor their support to help them search for employment, training, apprenticeships and work placements. People can explore a wide range of local vacancies that are updated daily and access training opportunities.

We also provide ground-breaking specialist support for local residents who face multiple and sometimes complex barriers that make it hard for them to find a job. The Job Shop and our exciting range of specialist employment support programmes are among the very best support available in the UK

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

This position is offered on a fixed-term basis until 31st March 2026, aligned with a Government-backed programme, with potential for future extension subject to continued funding and programme priorities.

Lead the Way in Employment Innovation – Join Our New Team in Coventry

Coventry City Council is building a new, ambitious team within our Skills, Employment & Adult Education (SEAE) service – and we’re looking for experienced, driven professionals to help shape it.

As an Employment Adviser in our Connect to Work programme, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting residents into sustainable employment, while working closely with employers to create meaningful opportunities. This is your chance to be part of a strategic, employer-facing role that blends frontline support with partnership development.

What You’ll Do

In this dynamic role, you’ll:

• Manage a caseload of clients, guiding them from initial engagement through to sustained employment.
• Deliver tailored advice, job search support, and employability training – both 1:1 and in group settings.
• Work intensively with employers and the Employer Engagement Team to match clients to vacancies, coordinate recruitment activities, and ensure job retention.
• Lead on initiatives such as Employer Host Days, Job Interview Guarantees, and targeted recruitment campaigns.
• Collaborate across services and partners to deliver a seamless, city-wide employment offer.

Why This Role Stands Out

This isn’t just about helping people find jobs – it’s about:

• Shaping employer relationships to open doors for Coventry residents.
• Driving innovation in how employment support is delivered.
• Being part of a new team that’s bold, inclusive, and focused on impact.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has significant experience supporting unemployed people into work.
• Is confident working with employers to negotiate solutions and build partnerships.
• Understands the local labour market, welfare systems, and recruitment practices.
• Communicates with influence and empathy, adapting to diverse audiences.
• Can manage performance targets, caseloads, and contribute to service development.

Why Work With Us?

At Coventry City Council, we offer:

• A chance to lead change in a newly formed, high-impact team.
• A supportive environment that values your expertise and ideas.
• Opportunities for professional growth and cross-service collaboration.
• The satisfaction of making a real difference in people’s lives.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you’re passionate about employment, partnership working, and creating inclusive opportunities, we want to hear from you.

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies