Job Details
Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance
Salary: Grade 8, £36,363 - £40,777 per annum.
37 hours per week
Temporary until 31/03/2027
We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.
We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!
Your role:
Do you want to make a difference to Wigan residents already in work but looking to improve their salaries, gain different roles or increase skills to move into better, more sustainable work? Due to increased demand, the In Work Progression team is looking for an additional advisor to join them.
Offering one to one support, plus specialist information on job opportunities and employment sectors, the In Work Progression Service enables residents, who are already in work and within a low-income household, to progress into more skilled and/or better paid work and/or take steps towards stronger working lives.
About you:
You will need to have experience of offering information, advice and or guidance, for those looking for work/changing roles, preferably with adults though other areas will be considered. Though a level 4 IAG qualification is ideal, other relevant qualifications and experience will be considered too depending on experience.
About us:
Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.
The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.
This role gives you the chance to be part of a well-established project which has developed across the borough. Though currently a short-term role, if additional funding becomes available, this would potentially be extended. The In Work Progress offer sits within the Adult Learning and Skills Service, where everyone works together well and are committed and dedicated to offering the best to our residents.
Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.
To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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Please contact Jenifer Breslin at j.breslin1@wigan.gov.uk or andrea.cowton@wigan.gov.uk, if you need further information or want to discuss the role further.
Interview dates:
Priority candidates – 02/06/2026
All other candidates – 03/06/2026
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