Trainee Money Adviser

Salary £27,493 (rising to £28,528 upon achieving Adviser competence)

If you are a compassionate and people focused person who enjoys helping others, you can make a significant impact on the lives of people facing problem debt. You will support our clients in finding a path forward during the current cost of living crisis, delivering essential services that achieve tangible and impactful outcomes.

Citizens Advice Manchester is a charity which provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice. We have exciting opportunities for you to join our experienced team of Money Advisers and Specialist Money Advisers who provide Money Advice to clients across England and Wales. This is delivered via telephone and digital channels through our MaPS-funded National Debt Advice Hub, our Money Advice Trust Partnership, our local service Grant, and our Consumer Energy Debt Advice Service. Our services operate Monday to Friday (9am to 8pm) and Saturday (9am to 1pm), offering a full range of free support to clients struggling with debts.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for Trainee Money Advisers to receive comprehensive training and develop their careers in the advice sector. Successful applicants are expected to achieve competence as a Specialist Money Adviser within 12-18 months, depending on performance, which includes a salary increase to £31,760.

We are looking for candidates who possess:

• At least 6 months of experience delivering excellent customer service in a regulated environment (e.g., banking, insurance, or a contact centre).

• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Experience in active listening and questioning, with the capacity to manage challenging situations effectively.

Please download a Job Pack containing full information about the role and our organisation here.

We value all our people and can offer a supportive culture within a charity setting that is committed to social justice. The above roles attract a rewarding remuneration package with excellent terms including:

• Flexible working week
• Variety of shift patterns available, including evening/Saturday mornings*
• Comfortable and modern City Centre location with free tea and coffee!
• Hybrid working (once able to work independently in the role)
• Pension, Cycle to Work and Life Assurance Schemes
• Health Plan and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year (additional to bank holidays), rising to 30 with long service

*Infrequent evening/Saturday morning working on a rota-basis will be required

We reserve the right to close vacancies early should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

Interviews to be held: Thursday 5 February and Monday 9 February 2026

Start Date: Monday 16 February or Monday 9 March 2026

CAM is committed to being an inclusive organisation, we value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We want our teams to be representative of the diverse communities we serve, however you identify, or whatever background you bring with you, we welcome and encourage your application.