Careers Adviser

Reed in Partnership has been delivering public services since 1998. We are a British, family-owned company, whose mission has always been to positively transform people and their communities. This is reflected in our services, which we deliver to help people from all backgrounds and circumstances to change their lives for the better.

Pay Range

£35,000 to £40,000

Working Hours/Pattern:

Full-time, although we would be happy to consider applicants who are looking to work on a part time basis. If you would like to explore this further please discuss this with the talent partner for this role. Please note our ability to accommodate flexible working arrangements will vary from role to role, dependent on business requirements.

Job Description

Do you have experience delivering careers guidance, employment support, coaching or employability services?

Have you supported individuals through career transition, reskilling, or overcoming barriers to employment?

Then consider the role of Careers Adviser at Reed in Partnership!

Internal applications for this role close on 22/10/2026

Please Note, these roles are expressions of interest only at this point. We are currently working on a number of exciting opportunities within this area and are looking to build a pipeline of talent to allow us to work quickly upon contract award. We will be in a position to be able to begin the formal recruitment process in the coming weeks and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps of your expression of interest as soon as possible.

What is the role about?

North Sea Jobs Service (NSJS) is a voluntary transition service for current and former UK-resident oil gas workers who have worked in the industry within the last 2 years. It is commissioned by the UK Government, specifically the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). Workers can access up to 12 months of tailored support, with the primary aim to create employment opportunities through employer and trade union engagement and provide Workers with tailored employment support and training.

The Career Adviser will be a dedicated point of contact for workers and are the heart of a worker’s journey with North Sea Jobs Service journey. Career Advisers will provide targeted support to help them achieve their goals as they transition into civilian life. They will interact with workers primarily on a face-to-face basis, using a variety of techniques including effective diagnostics, individual and group coaching to identify appropriate support, services and opportunities for workers. They will provide effective career information, advice and guidance.

Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

- Builds strong relationships with workers through regular interactions in line with operational requirements, providing face-to-face support wherever possible.
- Ensure Initial Assessments focus on getting to know the worker, exploring their aspirations and needs.
- Uses motivational interviewing to help worker identify, fully articulate and review the appropriateness of their resettlement aspirations based on their individual circumstances.
- Identifies and utilises various diagnostic tools, such as readiness to work and transferrable skills, to diagnose any barriers or skills gaps.
- Develops and manages Worker’s goals using creative techniques and deep level questioning as necessary for worker needs, to assist with diagnosis and progression.
- Motivates, encourages and empowers workers, identifying barriers, realistic job goals and training needs.
- Creates, develops and monitors a Personal Plan in co-ordination with the worker, ensuring they have a tailored, coherent, step-by-step guide which consolidates their full North Sea Jobs Service journey.
- Drawing on labour market knowledge and individual needs to identify appropriate provision and support services at local, regional and national levels to support workers in achieving their goals.
- Offers advice on tailoring job applications to specific sectors and guidance on employment routeways (e.g. required training or accreditation) that lead to sustainable careers.
- Facilitate access to vocational placements and training courses based on career aspirations, skillset and chosen sector.
- Signpost to other services through the worker’s journey, referring as appropriate to specialist defence and resettlement programmes.
- Coordinate and signpost to a broad range of specialist support and guidance aligned with HARDFACTS.
- Engage and empower learners whilst delivering group training sessions.
- Introduce core employability skills such as CV writing, effective job search, transferable skills identification, applications, interview techniques and preparation, and approaching the job market.
- Awareness of and ability to adapt to a diverse range of learners and their learning needs and styles.
- Ensures all prescribed company process, systems, and ethical standards are met at all times such as accurate and timely recording of meetings with workers, referral to internal and external provision, vacancies and any other programme specific procedures.
- Maintains worker files and data (paper and database) to 100% accuracy at the first, and every subsequent instance of completion.

What’s in it for you?

A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include:

- 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays
- Reed Pension Scheme
- Award Winning Management & Leadership training
- Professional & Personal Development Funds
- Bi-annual pay reviews
- Plus much more that can be found on our website
- With the chance to dramatically make a difference to the local community, this role offers immense job satisfaction.

At Reed in Partnership, we live and breathe our values in every decision and action taken, resulting in a collaborative and enjoyable culture within our offices. Our company values – we are fair open and honest; we take ownership, and we work together.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with:

- Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) or equivalent, with commitment to achieve Level 4 within 12 months if not already held.  Prepared to complete an IAG level 4 within 12 months of commencing the role (if IAG level 4 or a higher level IAG qualification is not already held)
- A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma.

Essential Criteria

- Experience delivering careers guidance, employment support, coaching or employability services.
- Experience of labour market intelligence, vacancy matching and one-to-one case management.
- Strong communication, coaching, interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Knowledge of labour market trends, skills pathways and training opportunities.
- Knowledge of the Oil & Gas sector, offshore industries, clean energy or wider Industrial Strategy Priority Sectors is desirable.
- Experience supporting individuals through career transition, reskilling or employment barriers.
- Strong organisational, digital and record-keeping skills with the ability to manage a diverse caseload.

Desirable Criteria

- Knowledge of the Oil & Gas sector, offshore industries, clean energy or wider Industrial Strategy Priority Sectors is desirable.

We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity.  We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.