Closing date: 20/08/2026
Reference: REQ106822
37 hours / Permanent
35,412 - 37,280 *
Aberystwyth
- All salary values are pro-rata.
About the role
Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to the pending 2026/2027 national pay award. The final salary will be adjusted accordingly once this has been agreed.
Make a Difference to Young People’s Futures
Are you passionate about helping individuals overcome barriers, develop new skills and achieve their full potential?
Hyfforddiant Ceredigion Training (HCT) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Training Advisor – Engagement to join our Vocational Learning and Skills team. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to support learners from a wide range of backgrounds, helping them build confidence, gain valuable skills, and progress into further training, apprenticeships or sustainable employment.
As a Training Advisor, you will design and deliver engaging learning programmes, provide guidance and mentoring, and work closely with employers, schools and partner agencies to create positive outcomes for learners.
About the Role
You will:
Deliver high-quality Engagement training programmes to learners at various levels.
Assess learner needs and develop personalised learning and progression plans.
Support individuals to overcome barriers to learning, training and employment.
Provide coaching, mentoring and constructive feedback to encourage learner development.
Build positive relationships with employers and identify work placement and employment opportunities.
Monitor learner progress and maintain accurate records and documentation.
Develop engaging learning resources and ensure training materials remain current and relevant.
Represent the Engagement programme at meetings, events and promotional activities.
Participate in learner recruitment, interviews, open days and parents’ evenings.
Contribute to quality assurance, verification activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience of supporting learners, trainees, jobseekers or young people in a training, education, employability or community setting.
Can deliver engaging learning opportunities that inspire participation and achievement.
Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
Is able to build effective relationships with learners, employers and partner organisations.
Demonstrates a flexible, proactive and learner-centred approach.
Is committed to equality, inclusion and safeguarding.
Can work independently and as part of a supportive team.
Has strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
Why Join Us?
At Hyfforddiant Ceredigion Training, you’ll be part of a dedicated team committed to improving lives through learning, skills and employment opportunities. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of learners across Ceredigion while developing your own professional skills and expertise.
Join Us
If you are committed to helping individuals build confidence, develop skills and achieve positive progression into learning and employment, we would love to hear from you.
In exchange for your skills and commitment we will offer you a range of employee benefits including flexible working, competitive annual leave allowance, enhanced family benefits, lifestyle savings and employee health and wellbeing packages. Health and wellbeing initiatives including discounted memberships to our local leisure centers.
The Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is expected that each member of staff and volunteer share this commitment and the Authority will therefore require an Enhanced Disclosure.
Apply today and help shape brighter futures across Ceredigion.
Job Description and Person Specification
Team Ceredigion Information Pack
For further details please contact Karen Bulman 07967278986 or
[email protected]
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.
What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work
Lifelong Learning and Culture
We ensure that the citizens of Ceredigion are provided with vocational and lifelong learning provision with access to leisure, sports, the arts, culture and the Welsh language. Our key responsibilities are:
Community Learning: Cered; Dysgu Bro; Hyfforddiant Ceredigion Training; Welsh for adults
Culture: Museum; Theatr Felinfach
Lifestyle: Ceredigion Actif; Leisure centres and swimming pools; National exercise referral scheme; Sport and participation
Work Engagement: Community for Work+; Workways+
Youth Engagement: NEET’s services; School behaviour support services for both KS3 and KS4; Youth service
Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth is a lively university town, seaside resort complete with promenade and pier, and the setting of atmospheric TV drama Hinterland.
