Employment Opportunity Adviser

Expression of Interest: Employment Opportunity Adviser – North East

Please note: this opportunity is subject to the successful award and mobilisation of the contract.

Job type: This is a full-time (37 hours per week), fixed-term role until the end of March 2026

This role is home-based with occasional travel across the region.

Edt are securing contracts to work with NEET young people across the North East— and we’re now inviting expressions of interest from passionate professionals ready to help shape brighter futures.

Role Overview

As an Employment Opportunity Adviser, you’ll:

• Engage with young people, employers, and partners to co-create tailored support plans
• Conduct initial assessments to identify needs, skills, and aspirations
• Facilitate employer brokerage, job clubs, and workshops to boost employability
• Manage a caseload and track progress against KPIs using digital tools and interventions

What We’re Looking For

• Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant field
• Experience supporting young people and working with employers/stakeholders
• Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills
• Knowledge of the local labour market and NEET provision

How to apply: To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are required to complete and submit a fully completed application form through our website.

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Salary & Benefits

Up to £32,000 per annum FTE (based on experience & qualifications)

Benefits include:

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rota)
• 2 days of paid volunteering per year (pro rota)
• Matched Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Discounted gym memberships
• Health care cash plan
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Wellbeing App
• Access to training portal to help support your own CPD

Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and successful candidates are subject to the relevant level of criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This will be at minimum a basic DBS check.

At Education Development Trust, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and knows they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We’re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Education Development Trust an inclusive place to work. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.