Industry Placement Adviser

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

Job summary

An educational institution in Maidenhead is seeking an Industry Placement Advisor to enhance student employability through partnerships with external employers. This full-time role requires excellent relationship management skills and a full UK driving license. Successful applicants will help coordinate placement opportunities while working collaboratively with the Student Services team. Competitive benefits include 30 days of annual leave and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Access to subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension schemes

Free on-site parking at all sites

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family-friendly policies for work-life balance

Health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience from diverse industry backgrounds with a focus on student employability.
• Willingness to travel to employer sites as required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Engage with external employers to create and manage industry placement opportunities.
• Coordinate visits and meetings with employer partners.
• Collaborate with the Student Services team to enhance student employability.

Skills

Industry background knowledge

Relationship Management

Teamwork

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.

This full-time, permanent role is suitable for professionals from diverse industry backgrounds who are passionate about student development and employability. You will work with external employers, including travel to their locations and meeting them at their place of work. A full manual UK driver\'s license is essential; access to your own car is advantageous as the college provides a fleet for official use.

Responsibilities

• Engage with external employers to create and manage industry placement opportunities for students.
• Coordinate visits and meetings with employer partners at their locations.
• Collaborate with the Student Services team to enhance student employability outcomes.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience from diverse industry backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to student employability.
• Willingness to travel to employer sites as required.
• Ability to work as part of a team and manage relationships with external partners.
• Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other legally required safeguarding checks.

About Us

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

Our staff benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Career progression opportunities
• Access to subsidised leisure courses
• Defined benefit pension schemes
• Free on-site parking at all sites
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family-friendly policies for work-life balance
• On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
• Health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships and confidential staff counselling

How to apply

Please visit our official Windsor Forest Colleges Group website to apply. Submit a CV and a personal statement highlighting your industry experience and your approach to enhancing student employability.

Please note: the vacancy will close on 9 October 2025, with interviews held on a rolling basis. Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. We encourage you to apply early.

To apply, please complete the online application form on the careers page. Include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.

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.

Please be aware of occasional site notices and standard recruitment communications. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if there is a high level of interest.