IAG Advisor
Are you passionate about helping people take confident steps towards a better future? Do you thrive in a role where every conversation can make a real, lasting impact? If so, this could be the perfect next step for you.
We’re supporting a respected organisation in the employment and skills sector to recruit Information, Advice & Guidance Advisors to work within the prison estate, helping individuals plan for positive futures both inside custody and as they transition back into the community.
Are you passionate about helping people take confident steps towards a better future? Do you thrive in a role where every conversation can make a real, lasting impact? If so, this could be the perfect next step for you.
Main Purpose
This is meaningful work—supporting people at a critical point in their lives, empowering them to build skills, confidence and aspirations for long-term employment or learning.
Responsibilities
In this rewarding role, you will:
- Provide tailored, one-to-one careers information, advice and guidance that meets each person’s unique needs.
- Manage a varied caseload, supporting individuals to progress into sustained learning or employment.
- Use up-to-date labour market insights to guide people towards realistic, meaningful opportunities.
- Build productive relationships with prison staff, governors and partner agencies to ensure consistent engagement.
- Deliver support through a mix of platforms, including the Virtual Campus, group workshops and face-to-face sessions.
- Create clear, high-quality action plans that inspire individuals to move forward with confidence.
- Work collaboratively with wider careers and employability services to track outcomes and streamline support.
Every day brings new conversations, new challenges and new opportunities to make a difference.
What we’re looking for
You’ll be someone who combines empathy with motivation and structure—able to support individuals while keeping sight of performance goals and positive outcomes.
We’re looking for:
- An NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Advice & Guidance, DipCG or an equivalent qualification (or commitment to working towards CDI Licence to Practise requirements).
- Experience delivering employment, careers or learning outcomes—ideally within a custodial or similarly challenging setting.
- Confidence delivering both one-to-one and group guidance sessions to a high standard.
- Strong digital skills, including use of online platforms within the Virtual Campus.
- A warm, approachable style and the resilience to support individuals with complex backgrounds.
If you’re motivated by seeing people grow, progress and achieve their potential, you’ll thrive here.
Why join this organisation?
You’ll be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation that genuinely believes in second chances and lifelong opportunity. Staff are encouraged to develop, innovate and build strong relationships that lead to real transformation for service users.
You can also expect:
- A positive, people-centred working culture
- Strong commitment to safeguarding and safer recruitment
- A focus on diversity, inclusion and accessibility throughout the recruitment process
- Supportive, collaborative teams across employment, skills and careers services
- Opportunities for continued professional development
All posts are subject to appropriate prison clearance and DBS checks.
Does this post interest you? Apply today
Manchester
North West
Permanent Full Time
Up to £28,000 (dependent on experience)
