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Job Title: Employment Consultant (North Wales)

Location: Home- and community-based with local travel (must be located within 2 hours commute of the concentration of clients in the North Wales region which is around Colwyn Bay and Wrexham)

Salary: 33174

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week (part time or flexible working options considered)

Contract: 2 years fixed term with possibility of extension

At The Poppy Factory we believe that everyone who has served our country deserves the opportunity to build a fulfilling life beyond the armed forces. For over a century we have stood alongside veterans and their families evolving our services to support veterans and adult family members to overcome barriers to employment and transform their lives.

We are now seeking a passionate and person-centred Employment Consultant to join our team. This is a role for someone who believes in potential not limitations someone who can walk alongside clients with empathy and determination empowering them to take ownership of their employment journey.

Youll provide tailored information advice and guidance to help veterans secure meaningful and sustainable work managing a diverse caseload with care and coaching mentoring and strengths-based approaches you will help individuals identify their goals build resilience and move confidently towards lasting employment outcomes.

Collaboration is at the heart of this role. You will develop strong partnerships with regional organisations to generate referrals and address wider barriers such as mental health housing or addiction while also building strong relationships with local employers to create real opportunities for your clients and sharing best practice with your colleagues in the team.

With a strong understanding of local labour markets and safeguarding practices youll maintain high-quality case records contribute to continuous improvement and actively participate in team development. Adaptability initiative and resilience are key as we respond to the evolving needs of our clients and the communities we serve.

Welsh language is desirable for this role.

For more insight into the role read our colleague Farrahs account of a day in the life of an Employment Consultant.

For further information including the full job description for the role please refer to the candidate pack.

How to apply

To apply for this position please prepare your CV and a covering letter clearly outlining how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification as set out above and submit via the online application process. Please address your covering letter to Kirsty Gronow Services Manager.

For an informal conversation to find out more about this role please call Kirsty Gronow on .

The closing date for this vacancy will be 22 March 2026. Please note we cannot accept late or incomplete applications. Only applications submitted through the online process will be considered.

First stage interviews are expected to take place on 26 March with second stage interviews scheduled for 1 April.

No agencies please.

Equality & Diversity

We are committed to equality valuing diversity and promoting inclusion within our workforce including the volunteers who give their time to us. We work to maintain an environment where the needs and aspirations of all employees are met irrespective of characteristics protected under the legislative framework of the Equality Act 2010. We expect everyone to understand and accept their personal responsibility to recognise and value differences and the unique contributions that people make to the way we deliver our work.

As an equal opportunities employer our commitment is to take positive measures to recruit people from underrepresented groups and we actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer we offer a guaranteed interview for any job applicant with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role. Please indicate in your covering letter if you wish to be considered under this scheme (please note you must demonstrate the essential criteria for the role to qualify for a guaranteed interview). We are also happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process to accommodate disabled candidates.

We are a family friendly employer and happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. We encourage applicants to contact us to discuss if they have any questions before applying.

Working at The Poppy Factory

The Poppy Factory aims to be an exemplar employer. We recognise the impact that working with a challenging cohort can have on our staff which is why we prioritise work/life balance and support mechanisms including training supervision and EAP provision.

The Poppy Factory provides competitive terms and conditions of employment including:

• Opportunity for home-based/hybrid and flexible working
• 28 days basic annual leave per year (including a day in lieu of Armistice Day and 3 days closure between Christmas and New Year) rising to 32 days with long service plus bank holidays
• Double-matched pension contributions up to 10% employer contribution rising to 14% after 5 years.
• Variety in the role a mix of travelling in your area home working and occasional visits to the historic Poppy Factory in Richmond London
• The opportunity to develop your region and build relationships with employers and other support services that best meet the needs of the people youre supporting.