World of Work Advisor

If you would like to work for an organisation that demonstrates outstanding commitment to staff engagement, has gained a place on the Times Best 100 Companies to work for in the UK for the last eight consecutive years and that holds Investors in People Platinum accreditation we would love to hear from you!

** Please Note this role covers the Bridgend & Barry Centres

About JGW+:

Jobs Growth Wales+ (JGW+) is an exceptional training and development programme designed for 16–19-year-olds. It helps young people gain the skills, qualifications, and experience they need to progress onto an Apprenticeship, start their own business, or secure their dream job.

Our dedicated team are passionate about supporting learners to reach their full potential, ensuring each individual is guided and empowered every step of the way.

What you’ll do: 

Are you passionate about supporting young people in their journey to employment? We’re looking for a proactive and engaging World of Work Advisor to help learners develop their career goals, gain meaningful work experience, and progress into employment.

You will work with our tutors, employers and other stakeholders to create and promote real opportunities for our Jobs Growth Wales+ (JGW+) learners. You will support our young people by providing relevant advice and guidance at multiple stages of the learner journey.

You will engage with learners either in small groups or 1-2-1 sessions to discuss their career goals, confirm their occupational aims, and support their progression. You assist with placement searching, liaising with employers to arrange interviews and secure suitable work-related experiences that align with learner needs.

You will deliver employability skills sessions, mentor learners in the centre and on placements, and conduct progress reviews using OneFile to track their development. You also provide curriculum delivery support sessions, ensuring learners receive the guidance they need to succeed.

Engaging with employers is a key part of your role, promoting ACT’s services, securing apprenticeship vacancies, and organising employer visits, events, and business networking opportunities. You collaborate with Working Wales and local schools to raise awareness of ACT’s programmes.

Additionally, you monitor health and safety at placement providers, collect destination evidence, and report on learner progress to the World of Work Manager. Your day is focused on ensuring excellent customer service while supporting both learners and employers to achieve successful outcomes. This role fits within the JGW+ department reporting to the World of World Manager.

This role covers the Bridgend & Barry centres.

ACT is committed to promoting the Welsh language for both staff and learners, and whilst it is not considered essential criteria, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role. 

Why work for ACT?  

As Wales’s largest Training Provider, ACT is all about people. With a family feel culture we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We’re all extremely passionate about making a positive difference to people’s lives by providing excellent learning programmes and opportunities.  

Our Values:  

At ACT, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of respect, fairness, and dignity for all. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and empowered to thrive.  

FREDIE has been central to promoting and recognising exceptional commitment to equality and diversity. FREDIE stands for Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement, and these values are at the heart of ACT’s philosophy, shaping our approach to both staff and learners.

Diversity statement 

ACT is dedicated to fair and safe recruitment practices, ensuring equality for all applicants and staff. We do not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our questioning and collating of information are intended to help us maintain equal opportunities best practice and identify barriers to workforce equality and diversity. The information collated from you will not be used in any decision affecting you.  

We are happy to consider an reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, please drop us an email with your requirements. 

What next?:  

 The Advert will close 26th March 2025 we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.  

Applicants will be notified via email of application process (please check junk or spam folders) 

An interview process consisting of: 

·        A face to face interview at one of our centres with a possible work based task (for example, micro teach, presentation, or written task, full details will be provided before interview) 

We’re keen to ensure our hiring process allows you to be at your best, so if you need us to make any adjustments, please just let us know.  

If you have any queries about the vacancy please feel free to contact us on recruitment@acttraining.org.uk. 

Safeguarding:

Our organisation is deeply committed to safeguarding the welfare of all learners and staff. We expect all employees to uphold this commitment as part of their role. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.