Partnership Adviser

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
 

• Job Title:                           Partnership Adviser
• Job Location:                     Adult Education Service 
• Salary:                              £30,024-£32,597 per annum 
• Hours per Week:                37.00 
• Contract Type:                   Permanent 
• Closing Date:                    12/09/2025 
• Job Requisition Number:    12231 
• This post is not open to job share

About the Role

Gloucestershire Employment and Skills Hub has been created to provide a central source of information and support for residents and businesses. The aim is to help residents access learning and work opportunities, as well help employers get the right people, with the right skills, in the right roles.  We are a team of dedicated professionals who thrive on helping people to achieve their learning and employment aspirations.  

To support the development and delivery of the Connect to Work (CtW) programme by developing partnerships with a range of organisations across all sectors in Gloucestershire.  Connect to Work supports people who have barriers to entering, re-entering or remaining in the labour market through intensive 1:1 support.  The Partnership Adviser will be responsible for building relationships with organisations, helping to identify potential participants who may benefit from the programme and identifying potential interventions delivered through partners which can support their Connect to Work journey into paid employment. 

We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive individual to work with local organisations, including those in the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS), commissioned providers, Job Centre Plus, health professionals and others, to develop a network of Connect to Work Partners. 

About You

We are seeking a dynamic individual with an innovative and creative approach to problem-solving. The ideal candidate will be confident working independently, they will bring experience of working collaboratively with a diverse range of partners and have a proven track record of supporting individuals facing barriers to employment. A commitment to achieving performance outcomes and driving positive change is essential.

If you meet the criteria and are an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with a talent for building effective relationships and a passion for delivering high-quality support, then we encourage you to apply today and become a key part of our team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to positively contribute to maximising independence of people in the community; through offering guidance and support.

We offer a supportive, well-established team environment and regular ongoing training and supervision.

About Us

• For all your hard work, you will receive the following: 
• Flexible and agile working opportunities 
• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
• An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
• Career development and qualification opportunities
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
• An in-house Occupational Health service
• Employee discount scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.

How to apply

If you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.

If you have any questions about this role please contact

Dale.hills@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Closing date 12th September 2025

Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview on Tuesday 23rd September. 

Additional Information

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-

Partnership Advisor- Role profile

This Position is subject to a DBS check.

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities.  Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.