Industry Placement Adviser

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

Job summary

A leading education provider in Slough is seeking an experienced Industry Placement Advisor to work in Student Services. This full-time role involves collaborating with external employers to enhance student employability. Candidates should hold a full manual UK driving license, be willing to travel, and have experience in industry placements. The position offers various benefits including generous annual leave and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Access to subsidised leisure courses

Excellent pension schemes

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving license required.
• Experience in employment activities desirable.
• Ability to travel to employer locations.

Responsibilities

• Work with external employers at various locations.

Skills

Experience in industry placements

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

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.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving license. The college provides a fleet of vehicles for official use, and having access to your own car would be advantageous.
• Willingness to travel to employer locations as part of the role.
• Experience in industry placements or employability activities is desirable.

How to apply

For more information or to apply, please visit the 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.

Our Staff Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff where applicable)
• 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 and 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.

Application and Safeguarding

To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form. Please ensure you include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification in your supporting statement.

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 as 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.