Industry Placement Adviser

BCA (Berkshire College of Agriculture); Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Maidenhead is seeking a dedicated Industry Placement Advisor to join the Student Services team. This full-time, permanent role involves collaborating with external employers, which requires travel to their locations. Ideal candidates will have a full UK driver's license and a passion for enhancing student employability. The position offers various staff benefits, including generous annual leave and career progression opportunities.

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

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Hold a full manual UK driver's license; travel to employer locations is required.
• Access to your own car would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work with external employers, which includes travelling to their locations and meeting them at their place of work.

Skills

Driving Skills

Communication

Industry Knowledge

Job description

Overview

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for an Industry Placement Advisor to join our Student Services team at the 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.

Role and Responsibilities

• Work with external employers, which includes travelling to their locations and meeting them at their place of work.

Requirements

• Hold a full manual UK driver's license; travel to employer locations is required.
• 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 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
• Health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College

Application Window

Please note: the vacancy will close on 9th 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.

Advert/Shortlisting

• 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.