Skills Employment Advisor

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in people’s lives? Do you want to use your skills to support learners into sustainable employment and help employers find the right talent? If so, this could be the opportunity for you.
PDT Horizons is currently recruiting a Skills Employment Advisor to join our dedicated team in Gloucester, paying £26.5k per annum.

In this role, you will work closely with learners and employers to match skills with opportunities, support career progression, and ensure successful employment outcomes. You will act as a trusted advisor, building strong relationships, guiding and motivating learners, and supporting employers to meet their workforce needs.
This is a role for someone who thrives on delivering excellent customer service, enjoys problem-solving, and is driven by helping others succeed. You will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on learners’ careers while contributing to the success of the organisations we work with.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing employers.
• Match learners to suitable employers and work experience opportunities.
• Profile learners to assess skills, experience, and readiness for employment.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual data collection and reporting requirements.

 
Skills and Experience
Essential:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a target-driven environment.
• Experience delivering services to meet contractual and quality standards.
• IT literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office programmes.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the employability or recruitment sector.
• Experience providing advice, guidance, or mentoring to learners or jobseekers.
• Full driving licence.

 
Why Work with PDT Horizons
PDT Horizons is part of the PDT Group, working alongside PDT Fleet Training Solutions supporting government-funded skills and employment programmes across the UK. As part of our team, you will:

• Make a meaningful difference to learners and communities.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Have opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Enjoy a competitive salary with benefits, including:
  • 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Pension scheme contributions
  • Volunteer days

 
Additional Information

• Location: Office-based role – Gloucester GL3 1JZ
• Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (flexibility may be required).

PDT Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share and uphold this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required.
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

For more information, please contact Josie at Pertemps on 01452 507500 or email josie@pertemps.co.uk