Employment Advisor

Realise Futures Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5NZSalary: 27,150 per annumHours: 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible Reference: 0884Location: Ipswich. Job Ref: 147-25.Realise Futures is looking for an Employment Advisor.

Would you like to be a valued member of a high performing team? Do you have experience delivering Advice, Information and Guidance to prospective candidates? Are you ambitious and want to be the best? Want to be part of a team delivering the Restart contract for Realise Futures?

If the answer is yes! Then this could be the role that you have been searching for!A fantastic opportunity is available to deliver real and lasting change, working as an Employment Advisor with our team at a based in Ipswich for 37 hours per week.

You will be at the forefront of the scheme, delivering intensive and tailored support to help a diverse range of participants to achieve their professional and academic aspirations and ultimately to find fulfilling work and outcomes that offer satisfaction and longevity.

Working as part of friendly and supportive team, you will be an excellent communicator who is solution focused, organised, highly motivated and an inspiration to your participants. Our purpose is to support unemployed jobseekers (our participants) with identifying, applying for, and sustaining employment.

You will engage with employers and make the local communities aware of the benefits of our service. Participant experience is integral to the success of our business and providing them with excellent service is at the very core of the Employment Advisor role.

If you truly want to make a difference, then reach out to us now! To find out moreFor an informal discussion regarding this role please email Emma Manning on Emma.manning@realisefutures.orgAlternatively, please download a copy of the full Job Description (pdf).About usThe purpose of Realise Futures is to improve the wellbeing, mental health and employability of disabled and disadvantaged people whilst contributing to the economy in our communities.

Realise Futures operates as a hybrid company combining commercial trade with personal and government funded public services. Our aim is to create opportunities for people to succeed in work, learning and life through four company departments, Learning Coaching and Advice, Employment and Inclusion and RF Works (seven distinct Social Businesses) and Central (internal core infrastructure).

We provide professional and tailored opportunities that support people to realise their potential. As one of the largest Community Interest Companies in the East of England, we employ approximately 230 staff, 40% of which have a declared disability.

Realise Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Realise Futures is proud to be a mindful employer that offers a range of employee benefits including:flexible working arrangements (where business needs allow)performance related pay increase system as part of the appraisal process55p per mile expenses (cars, first 10,000 miles, excluding commute)an Appreciation Award if successfully nominated: 150 per individual OR 500 shared across your teaman Annual Colleague Awards event at our AGM25 days annual leave (in addition to recognised bank holidays) unless working less than 52 weeks a yearan additional day of paid leave around your birthdayan additional paid wellbeing dayan additional paid volunteer day3 days additional annual leave after 3 years’ service – unless working less than 52 weeks a yearan additional day’s paid leave on the day that you celebrate a 5-year work anniversary with Realise Futuresa disability leave policy that is separate from Sickness Absencea confidential counselling service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to you and members of your immediate familyTrained First Aid Mental Health First Aidersa Cycle to Work schemean occupational pension scheme.

How to applyTo apply, please complete the online application form by clicking the blue ‘Apply Now’ button on the advert on our websiteIf you have any further queries, or difficulties in completing the Application Form, please email recruitment@realisefutures.orgClosing date: 1 pm, 9 September 2026.Interview date: 17 September 2026.

Please ensure you are available for these dates, before applying. Realise Futures CIC A company operating across Suffolk and Norfolk combining commercial trade of products and services alongside work placements, employment and training opportunities.

The primary aim of the business is to improve and promote the economic and social wellbeing of those who are disadvantaged and/or disabled. The company is organised in four divisions, Learning and Development, Employment and Inclusion and RF Works (seven distinct Social Businesses) and Central (internal core infrastructure).

Together they provide professional and tailored opportunities that support people to realise their potential. Realise Futures: Enhancing People’s Lives.IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYINGTo apply, please follow the application process detailed above.

This job does not have a Suffolk Jobs Direct online application form. The ‘Apply Now’ button below only allows you to submit a job alert, not an online application. Full timePosting Date: 2026-08-13

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