Haringey Council is recruiting an employment adviser to join Haringey Works, the council's employment support service, based at Wood Green Library in north London. The fixed-term post pays £44,184 to £47,262 a year, and applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 22 November 2026.

The role, advertised as employment adviser, sits within Haringey Works, which helps council tenants and residents move closer to work. The successful candidate will provide tailored, practical support to residents, working closely with housing colleagues and building trusted relationships with people who may not currently use employment services.

What the employment adviser will do

The adviser will deliver support through one-to-one appointments, employability workshops and outreach activities on housing estates and in community settings. The work includes helping residents overcome barriers to work, developing action plans, addressing skills gaps, and supporting job applications and interview preparation.

Support does not stop once someone finds work. The adviser will also provide ongoing help as residents move into employment, supporting them through the transition and helping them stay in work for the long term. Accurate records and evidence of outcomes must be maintained throughout.

Who Haringey is looking for

The council is looking for someone passionate about supporting people to achieve their goals, with experience of working with individuals facing complex barriers or challenging circumstances. Applicants should be skilled at building trust, motivating people through setbacks and turning long-term ambitions into realistic and achievable plans.

A good understanding of recruitment practices, employability support and the barriers people can face when seeking work is essential, along with an awareness of how changes in income and welfare benefits can affect a person's journey into employment. Strong communication and partnership-working skills are also required, as is a commitment to equality, inclusion and safeguarding.

Pay, hours and how to apply

The post is graded PO2, with a starting salary of £44,184 to £47,262. It is a fixed-term contract for 24 months from the start date, working 36 hours a week from Wood Green Library at 197 High Road, London N22 6XD. The council's benefits package includes 31 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, potential hybrid working, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and discount schemes.

Applications must be submitted through the Haringey Council jobs website by 11.59pm on Sunday, 22 November 2026. Interviews are expected to take place in the week beginning 14 December 2026. The council says it may close the advert before the deadline if it receives enough applications, so early applications are advised. People intending to apply for the role as a secondment should tell their line manager first.

Haringey Works is the council's employment support service, and its head office is on the second floor of Wood Green Library. More information about the service is available on the Haringey Works portal.