Assistant Client Advisor

6 months contract with Local government

Job Summary:

As an Assistant Client Advisor you will support the client/business advisors to prepare adult job seekers to move into employment. You will deliver business employability workshops support job search sessions both on a one to one and group basis and work with colleagues in the business team to find the right candidates for the business vacancies that they are managing.

Key Duties (Sample):

Provide preliminary information to target groups about the service and the employment support programmes we offer through the delivery of one to one appointments and introductory workshops as well as attendance at job fairs and outreach activities as well as offsite delivery where required.

Support and motivate clients in their job search activities providing assistance and information on vacancies working interviews and preemployment training as appropriate.

Provide one to one and group support in the production and updating of CVs including uploading to job search websites application forms interview techniques and public access to online job sites.

Arrange employment interviews and referrals for preemployment training as necessary to help individuals progress skills and access employment.

Support the management of company vacancies including issuing vacancies on time controlling closing dates and accurately monitoring CV activity and shortlisting as well as liaising with colleagues and partner organisations for the submission of candidates and providing accurate feedback to maximise recruitment and employment opportunities within the Borough.

Maintain and update client information following the initial interview updating the database and informing client advisors of updates and amendments.

Liaise with colleagues to maintain knowledge of opportunities and make referrals as appropriate.

Essential Experience and Qualifications (Sample):

Working in a recruitment or careers advisory environment having supported individuals to achieve employment goals using client action plans

Using ICT packages good knowledge of the Windows and Microsoft Office Suite packages together with an ability to understand and use databases.

Understanding of issues that make accessing employment difficult and create barriers.

Additional information to note:

This position is located in Bexley