Industry Consultant

Summer Boarding Courses; Greater London; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational consultancy based in London is seeking passionate Industry Consultants to deliver engaging workshops and lectures for students aged 15-18. Consultants will have flexible hours, primarily during the summer, and must have proven experience in specific industries. This role offers a unique opportunity to inspire the next generation while providing hands-on guidance in various fields. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills and a passion for mentorship.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in architecture, art, computer science, or other listed industries.
• Passion for mentoring youth and sharing knowledge.
• Capability to create engaging learning experiences.
• Ability to adapt to different learning styles and create engaging experiences
• An energetic, enthusiastic and friendly approach

Responsibilities

• Deliver interactive sessions about your industry.
• Create and review industry-specific content.
• Mentor students and provide personalized feedback.

Skills

Experience in industry consulting

Excellent communication skills

Ability to inspire young people

Adaptability to different learning styles

Energetic and friendly

Job description

About The Role

Contract: Zero-hour/ad-hoc consultancy role. Applicants must have a valid right to work as a self‑employed individual in the UK.

We are always looking for new talent to join our network, so applications are rolling throughout the year. Please be aware that some careers may have a higher demand for consultants than others.

The Role

Industry Consultants (ICs) play a crucial role in the delivery of our educational events for young people aged 15‑18. As an IC, you’ll share your passion and expertise through interactive workshops, lectures, networking and content‑creation opportunities.

ICs are assigned to relevant programmes based on their studies, experience and interests. You may submit a career preference in your application. For a full list of the career experiences you may support on, head to https://investin.org/collections/our-programmes.

SITE

During the summer holidays, we deliver immersive Summer Experiences designed to give students a 360‑degree insight into their dream career. Led by industry professionals, our programmes offer up to 65 hours of hands‑on experience, including visits to real workplaces, professional development coaching, and exclusive networking opportunities.

Our Summer Experiences are based on‑campus in central London at some of the UK’s most prestigious universities, including University College London (UCL), the London School of Economics (LSE), and the University of London. Students can choose to attend a one‑week, two‑week, or two‑week Premium programme, with the option to study on a non‑residential or residential basis.

We also run additional one‑day masterclasses in November and March to give students a taster of the industry.

Renumeration

Varies per engagement. Your Programme Manager will inform you of your fee in writing prior to each engagement.

Hours

Event days typically run from 9am – 6pm, with the option of full days, half days, and single sessions. Your Programme Manager will inform you of all available shift opportunities via email.

DETAILS

Location: We are primarily based in the Bloomsbury area; however, ICs will be required to travel to different locations across central London as required by their assigned programme.

Hours: Event days typically run from 9am – 6pm, with the option of full days, half days, and single sessions. Your Programme Manager will inform you of all available speaker opportunities via email.

Responsibilities

While no two days supporting our programmes are the same, tasks on a typical day as an Industry Consultant might include:

• Delivering engaging sessions about your industry in the form of a simulation, lectures, role‑play, or Q&A
• Creating and reviewing industry‑specific content to ensure students receive the most up‑to‑date and authentic information
• Mentoring and inspiring students by answering their questions, sharing your own journey and offering personalised feedback

About You

INVESTIN PERSON SPECIFICATION

You are a confident and passionate professional currently working in one of our 15 industries. You exhibit a can‑do attitude and demonstrate a high level of ownership and professionalism when approaching your work. You are looking for opportunities to inspire the next generation and help them reach their full potential.

You have, and can demonstrate, the following essential skills and interests:

• Proven experience in one of our 15 industries (architecture, art, computer science, dentistry, engineering, entrepreneurship, forensic science, international politics, investment banking, law, media, medicine, psychology, TV & film, or veterinary medicine) or general careers support
• A passion for working with young people and inspiring them to reach their full potential
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to adapt to different learning styles and create engaging experiences
• An energetic, enthusiastic and friendly approach

About Us

Since 2012, InvestIN has equipped over 70,000 students from across the UK and 100+ countries with an immersive experience of their dream career.

Co‑Founders Hitesh Chowdhry and Shameer Thobhani are former professionals in corporate law and investment banking respectively. They were inspired by the opportunity to provide students with a realistic insight into their own fields, by equipping young people with the insider knowledge they both wished they’d had when they were at school. Today, InvestIN delivers immersive work experience programmes across 15 competitive industries, including medicine, engineering, architecture and entrepreneurship.

Our Mission

Life beyond education can feel daunting, as students are expected to make big decisions at a young age that will inevitably shape their future. InvestIN programmes empower students to:

• Make the right career decisions. By experiencing an industry first‑hand and gaining exposure to real professionals, students can better determine whether an industry aligns with their goals and skills.
• Increase their chances of breaking into a competitive field. By developing key employability skills, as well as gaining a certificate and industry reference letter, students can boost their university applications and CVs.

What We Do

InvestIN delivers immersive work experience programmes in London for students aged 15‑18. With 15 competitive careers to choose from, each programme is delivered by accomplished industry experts to equip students with a 360‑degree insight into their respective fields.

Our programmes provide students with the ultimate work experience.

Our Impact: Three in four of our alumni who referenced InvestIN on their university application received a spot at their first choice university.

Our Advocates

We’ve built a network of over 1,200 Partner Schools across the world.

Our Feedback

We have excellent ratings based on over 1,500 Trustpilot and Google reviews and 93% of last year’s summer students said they would recommend InvestIN to their friends.

Our Accreditations

We’re the only accredited summer school that enables students to gain UCAS points for work experience. We’re also accredited by the British Accreditation Council, as well as listed as approved activity providers for the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Residential Award.

TO APPLY

We want to make sure we do all we can to set candidates up for success in this process. If you require any adjustments to help you at interview and/or you have any questions at all, please contact us at [e-mail].

Please note, as this post involves direct contact with vulnerable children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account.

Safer Recruitment, Safeguarding and EDI statement

InvestIN is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, seasonal workers, and external professionals to share this commitment.

InvestIN are committed to making our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values difference, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to InvestIN’s culture.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to work with InvestIN will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of Police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and barring Service helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable candidates gaining access to minors or vulnerable adults.

Open Source Searching Guidance

InvestIN are committed to ensuring that we follow and implement legislation and advisories as set out in the KCSIE 2025 framework. Please see the below statement extracted from Harrison Clark Rickerbys Solicitors (HCR Law - https://www.hcrlaw.com/blog/kcsie-2022-safer-recruitment-the-use-of-online-searches-an-update/) regarding the updates within the KCSIE framework relating to open source searching as part of the safer recruitment process.

KCSIE 2025 states

“… as part of the shortlisting process, schools and colleges should consider carrying out an online search as part of their due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school or college might want to explore with the applicant at interview.” (para 226, KCSIE 2025)