Industry Placement Adviser

Windsor Forest Colleges Group; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An education provider in the South-East is seeking a full-time Industry Placement Advisor to enhance student employability through industry connections. The role requires a full manual UK driver's license and values diverse industry experience. Candidates will work closely with employers and contribute actively to supporting placement opportunities for students. The position is based at Berkshire College of Agriculture and offers a variety of benefits including annual leave and career progression.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driver's license; willingness to travel to employer sites is essential.
• Experience from diverse industry backgrounds valued for student development.

Responsibilities

• Work with external employers, travelling to their locations.
• Develop industry connections and support placement opportunities.

Skills

Industry experience

Communication skills

Networking

Job description

Overview

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for an Industry Placement Advisor to join our Student Services team at Berkshire College of Agriculture on a permanent full-time basis.

Industry Placement Adviser

At Windsor Forest Colleges Group, we are seeking a dedicated Industry Placement Advisor. This full-time, permanent role is ideal for professionals from diverse industry backgrounds who are passionate about student development and employability.

Responsibilities

• Work with external employers, including travelling to their locations and meeting them at their place of work.
• Contribute to student employability by developing industry connections and supporting placement opportunities.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Hold a full manual UK driver\'s license; willingness to travel to employer sites is essential.
• Experience from diverse industry backgrounds is valued to support student development and employability.

How to Apply

For more information or to apply, please visit our official Windsor Forest Colleges Group website. Interested candidates should submit a CV and a personal statement highlighting their industry experience and their approach to enhancing student employability.

About Us

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South-East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes-Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture-Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.

Staff Benefits

• Support roles enjoy 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
• Free on-site parking at all sites
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance
• On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments

Important Dates

Please note: the vacancy will close on 9th October 2025, but interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

Application Details

To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form. Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form, including details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.

Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

Safeguarding

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.

Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.