Employment and Skills Advisor

Do you have a passion for supplying information, support and guidance to those facing a range of challenges?

Do you have experience working in a community-based hub setting with a range of individuals, groups and agencies?

We seek a community-focussed individual with good administrative and organisational skills and a desire to help others achieve their full potential. We have a vacancy for a Employment and Skills Advisor to join our team working in hub locations in Waltham Cross and Hertford.

Skills and Qualities

• Experience of working or volunteering in a community setting
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team of paid staff and volunteers
• A keen interest in people, the local community and their needs
• Understanding of VCS local infrastructure organisations and their support role
• Up-to-date IT skills and a high standard of written English and Maths
• Excellent organisational skills paying close attention to detail
• Good communicator and interpersonal skills
• Ability to be flexible, plan, prioritise and manage workload and deadlines
• Ability to help individuals prioritise and action plan in order to successfully achieve their objectives.
• Ability to speak at meetings, make presentations, write reports and take minutes.
• Understanding of diversity issues and commitment to equal opportunities
• Access to public transport, ideally own transport and clean Driving Licence
• Flexible attitude to working hours
• Friendly and approachable personality with a sense of humour desirable

For more information and to apply for this post, please visit our website to complete an Application Form.

Please submit a completed Application Form by Thursday, 18th July 2024 at 12pm.

This post will be employed by Community Alliance Broxbourne and East Herts.

Company description:

Community Alliance Broxbourne and East Herts is a small charity based in Stanstead Abbotts. We provide a diverse range of services to develop, enhance and empower voluntary and community groups to effectively serve their communities across Broxbourne and East Herts.