Join our team, we are looking for an Employment and Skills Advisor

Job Title:	Employment and Skills Advisor
Based:	The Bridge, Tipton DY4 0SL
Salary:	Point 30 £17,115 per annum (FTE £28,233.00 per annum)
Hours:	22.5 hours per week (3 days a week – Flexible between: 09:00am to 17:00pm Mon-Thurs & 09:00am to 16:30pm Fri)
Contract:	This post is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority until 31st July 2026

The Employment and Skills Coach will support digitally excluded residents to progress into further learning and employment opportunities, working as part of the WMCA Digital Divide project team to create sustainable pathways for learner progression.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

·         Provide one-to-one employment and skills coaching to program participants

·         Develop and implement progression plans for learners

·         Build and maintain relationships with learning providers and employers

·         Support achievement of project progression targets

·         Contribute to project monitoring and evaluation

Main duties and responsibilities:

·         Conduct initial assessments and skills audits

·         Support learners to identify appropriate learning and employment pathways (the role will include targeted progression outcomes for entry into employment, and enrolment onto a Level 1 or above funded ICT qualification)

·         Provide job search, CV writing, and interview preparation support

·         Track and record learner progression

·         Develop relationships with employers and learning providers

·         Maintain accurate records of all coaching activities

·         Contribute to case studies and impact reporting

·         Coordinate with Digital Skills Tutor to ensure integrated support

·         Attend relevant network meetings and events

·         Support learners to access additional support services as needed

Find out more about the role:

Employment and Skills Adviser - Job Description.docx

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About our Organisation

We are a charity that exists to transform lives through delivering impactful services across Sandwell and the surrounding areas. We work collaboratively with public, private and voluntary organisations, educational settings and other partners to design and deliver sustainable innovative solutions to improve the lives of children, families, young people and adults from early years to end of life care.

What we offer:

• 28 Days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday (pro rata for part time employees)

• Workplace pension scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Free on-site parking

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities

• Exclusive deals and discounts on products and services

• Friendly and supportive working environment

Murray Hall Community Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and invite potential applicants to contact us to identify any additional support they may require to enable them to make an application.

To apply:

MHCT Application Form.docx

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Email your completed application form to HR@murrayhall.co.uk or post to: HR Recruitment, Murray Hall Community Trust, The Bridge, St Marks Road, Tipton, West Midlands DY4 0SL by the closing date 12/03/2026. 

For an informal discussion please contact John Tillotson on 01902 826342

Please note that we reserve the right to withdraw our job advertisements earlier than the published expiry date. Therefore, please submit your application as soon as possible.