Employer Advisor

Salary: £31,022.00 to £33,699.00 per annum

Contract: Fixed Term Grant Funded 31/03/2026

Location of post: Cwmavon Library/Opportunities Hubs/Outreach Locations

About the role:

We are currently seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and flexible individual to join our team as an Employer Advisor. The Trailblazer Programme is an ambitious, multi-agency initiative led by Neath Port Talbot Council to reduce economic inactivity and improve wellbeing across our communities. We're currently delivering innovative projects in our Opportunity Hubs and outreach locations, working alongside health professionals, training providers, and employers to help people overcome complex barriers to work. From supporting residents with mental health and long-term health conditions, to tackling digital exclusion, housing instability, and low confidence, we're at the forefront of creating tailored, life-changing solutions that make a genuine difference in people's lives.

You'll be joining a passionate, supportive, and forward-thinking team who believe in the power of collaboration and kindness to achieve lasting results. We celebrate success together, share knowledge openly, and are driven by the positive impact we see every day.

As an Employer Advisor, you will:

Build strong and sustainable relationships with local employers, SMEs, and third-sector organisations to create meaningful work placements and employment opportunities.

Promote participants who face significant barriers to employment, supporting both them and employers throughout the recruitment process, including reasonable adjustments.

Provide in-work support to ensure successful, long-term outcomes for participants.

Work closely with businesses to identify skills needs, facilitate training opportunities, and promote the benefits of inclusive recruitment.

Act as a key link between employers and the Trailblazer project, ensuring that unemployed residents of Neath Port Talbot can access the right opportunities and progress positively towards employment.

Your daily routine will be to:

• Engage with local employers to build and maintain sustainable relationships
• Promote participants to employers and match them to suitable opportunities
• Provide ongoing support to both employers and participants throughout the employment process
• Facilitate training, work placements, and recruitment activities to meet business needs
• Maintain accurate records and monitor progress to ensure positive outcomes
• Work collaboratively with partners and colleagues to deliver the Trailblazer project effectively

About you:

Do you have:

• Experience of supporting unemployed individuals with significant barriers to work, such as health conditions or disabilities?
• A track record of engaging employers and creating sustainable job opportunities?
• Knowledge of recruitment practices and health & safety requirements?
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships?
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage a busy caseload and meet deadlines?
• A full driving licence and access to transport?

We would welcome those with experience in the following roles:

Employer Engagement or Business Development

Recruitment Consultant or HR Officer

Careers Adviser, Mentor, or Employability Coach

Welfare-to-Work or Supported Employment Practitioner

Community Development or Partnership Officer

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues' efforts and achievements. We also believe that there's life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you'll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Glen Bowtell on 07713891358 or email: G.bowtell@npt.gov.uk

DBS requirements:

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language skills are not required.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.