• Pay Rate: £16.65 per hour PAYE or £21.61 per hour via Umbrella
• Location: Sheffield Centre
• Job Type: Full-time

Empower Careers with Opportunity Sheffield – Help People Upskill, Retrain, and Thrive

Are you passionate about helping people grow in their careers and unlock new opportunities? Join our client, Opportunity Sheffield, as they expand their mission to support employed individuals across the city in upskilling, retraining, and achieving better pay, job security, and career progression.

We are seeking a proactive and supportive Information, Advice & Guidance Officer to play a key role in delivering impactful employment support projects, including the Economic Inactivity Trailblazer pilot and other initiatives focused on in-work progression.

We’re especially interested in candidates with experience in training coordination, career development, or programme delivery. If you’ve supported individuals in navigating learning pathways, gaining new qualifications, or transitioning into new roles, your background could be a perfect fit for our In Work Support services.

Your ability to motivate, guide, and empower working individuals to reach their full potential will be highly valued.

• Deliver professional, impartial Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) to employed participants seeking to upskill or change careers.
• Support individuals in identifying training opportunities, gaining new qualifications, and accessing career advancement pathways.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners, including training providers, employers, and local services.
• Promote opportunities that lead to increased pay, job satisfaction, and long-term career growth.
• Maintain a strong understanding of local labour market trends and skills demands.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of in-work support programmes.
• Work closely with the Strategic Support Co-ordinator to respond to local workforce development needs.

• Proven experience in providing career-related IAG or employment support.
• Background in training coordination, adult learning, or workforce development is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A collaborative, innovative, and people-focused approach.

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Be part of a forward-thinking team making a real difference in people’s lives.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A dynamic and supportive working environment.

Ready to help people take the next step in their careers?Submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why this role excites you.