Industry Placement Adviser

Windsor Forest Colleges Group; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the South-East is seeking an Industry Placement Advisor. In this full-time, permanent role, you will work with external employers to enhance student employability. Applicants should have a full manual UK driver's license and a passion for student development. The job offers a range of benefits, including 30 days annual leave. Applications are open until 9 October 2025.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension schemes

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies

On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Dedicated Industry Placement Advisor role suitable for varied industry backgrounds.
• Must travel to employers' locations and hold a full manual UK driver's license.
• Experience in enhancing student employability is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work with external employers to enhance student employability.
• Travel to employers' locations for meetings and placements.

Skills

Passion for student development and employability

Ability to work with external employers

Full manual UK driver's license

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

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.

As part of your role, you will be required to work with external employers, which includes traveling to their locations and meeting them at their place of work. Therefore, it is essential for the successful candidate to hold a full manual UK driver's license. While the college provides a fleet of vehicles for official use, having access to your own car would be advantageous.

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 four 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.

For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification.

Benefits

• 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
• Health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on 9 October 2025, but interviews will be held on a rolling basis

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.

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.