Karbon Homes
Employer and Skills Advisor
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Come and make a difference at Karbon Homes as an Employer and Skills Advisor
This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative Employment & Skills team as an Employment & Skills Advisor. We are a customer-focused team dedicated to creating positive, inclusive opportunities for lasting change to people and communities. You will be working across the Karbon footprint, as the team plays a vital role in strengthening communities, supporting sustainable tenancies by helping individuals achieve their career aspirations.
About The Role
Our work is rooted in the values of Karbon Homes. This role is heavily client focused providing Careers Information Advice and Guidance, using up to date labour market information to guide and support clients career aspirations. You'll empower clients to identify barriers and initiate solutions to achieve their personal career aspirations. A key element of the role involves Employer Engagement to build excellent and supportive relationships with local employers to generate inclusive employment opportunities for clients.
About You
We're looking for an experienced Employment and Skills Advisor with a proven track record of delivering high-quality careers, employment, training and education advice and guidance to diverse client groups.
You'll be skilled in working independently and collaboratively across a variety of projects and programmes, using a client-centred approach to support individuals in achieving their career aspirations.
The successful candidate will have experience of building strong relationships with employers, training providers and partner organisations to create employment and progression opportunities.
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You'll be confident in identifying and addressing barriers to employment, empowering clients to develop practical solutions and personal action plans.
You'll also demonstrate the ability to critically assess employment and skills provision, identify gaps and opportunities, and develop partnerships and initiatives that enhance service outcomes and maximise opportunities for clients.
Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, alongside a commitment to delivering positive, measurable outcomes for customers.
Working With Us
You'll be part of our Employment & Skills Team, led by Jenn Wilson - Employment & Skills Manager. If you'd like to know more about the role, feel free to reach out to Jenn Wilson at 07939064156 or Jennifer.Wilson@Karbonhomes.co.uk
Key Details
Employment and Skills Advisor - Permanent role
Salary - £38,401 per annum plus a Karbon car payment of £2,405 per annum
Location: Gosforth Office (Newcastle) or Greengates Office (Stanley)
Regular travel will be required
37 hours per week with agile working
We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they're applying for.
The role you're applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) must submit an enhanced disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.
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Why Join Us?
We offer a generous benefits package to support your wellbeing and development, including:
- 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years)
- Birthday leave
- Occupational pension
- Health cash plan
- Flexible benefits pot
- Access to funding for qualifications, conferences, and learning events
Ready To Apply?
If this sounds like the role for you, apply now via our website: https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/
We love seeing the real you in your application. It's fine to use AI tools for things like polishing grammar or improving formatting-but your CV and supporting statement should still reflect your own skills, experience, and personality, so we do not accept applications that are fully generated by AI without your own input.
Key Dates
Closing date for applications
Sunday 18 October 2026.
We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of strong applications-so don't wait too long to apply!
Interview dates
Tuesday 27 October 2026.
We're Inclusive
We're proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you'll be guaranteed an interview.
Need a reasonable adjustment to apply? Contact us at recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk
A Note for Recruitment Agencies
We're lucky to have a great Preferred Supplier List (PSL) in place, so we're not looking for additional agency support right now. Thanks for understanding-we've got this covered!
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