Industry Placement Adviser - Slough, Berkshire

Windsor Forest Colleges Group; George Green; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Pension

Free onsite parking

Career progression

Subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension

Cycle to Work

Work Life Balance

Onsite Café

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking a part-time Industry Placement Adviser to link the construction industry with education, arranging on-site placements that meet course standards.

The role involves visiting employers, mentoring students, and coordinating with college sites across Slough and Langley. A full manual driving licence is essential for college vehicle use, and the contract runs until 31 July 2027 with a pro-rata salary.

Qualifications

• Role requires practical trades, site management or subcontracting background.
• Mentoring young people and helping them start careers is desirable.
• Driving licence may be essential for visiting employers.

Responsibilities

• Connect construction industry with education to secure on-site placements.
• Visit employers regularly to arrange placements and support students.
• Support students to meet course requirements and standards.

Job description

Industry Placement Adviser - Slough, Berkshire

Date Posted: 2026-09-19

Location: George Green, Buckinghamshire, GB, SL3 6

Application Deadline: 2026-10-20

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a part-time Industry Placement Adviser. This is a fixed-term contract running until 31st July 2027, based mainly from our Slough & Langley College campus. The role is for 30 hours a week, working 40 weeks a year.

We offer a pro-rata salary between 19,863.83 (H19) and 21,831.72 (H22), dependent on experience and qualifications. For reference, the full‑time equivalent salary range is 27,284 (H19) to 29,987 (H22).

Industry Placement Adviser

In this role, you will connect the construction industry with education, helping students prepare for their careers and securing them great on‑site placements that meet course standards. This is the perfect job for someone with a background in practical trades, site management or subcontracting (like a site supervisor, tradesperson or team leader), or someone who wants to mentor young people and help them start their careers.

This role relies on building strong partnerships, which means you will regularly visit employers at their locations. To get the most out of the role and navigate these visits easily, the successful candidate will find it essential to have a full, manual driving licence for use of college vehicles.

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 include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) currently offering 24.3% employer contribution
• Free onsite parking at all sites
• Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies supporting Work Life Balance
• Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
• Various 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 the 17th of October 2026. However, interviews will take place 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.

Industry Placement Adviser - Slough, Berkshire Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a part time Industry Placement Adviser. This is a fixed term contract running until 31st July 2027, based mainly from our Slough & Langley College campus. The role is for 30 hours a week, working 40 weeks a year. We offer a pro rata salary between 19,863.83 (H19) and 21,831.72 (H22), dependent on experience and qualifications. For reference, the full time equivalent salary range is 27,284 (H19) to 29,987 (H22). Industry Placement Adviser In this role, you will connect the construction industry with education, helping students prepare for their careers and securing them great on site placements that meet course standards. This is the perfect job for someone with a background in practical trades, site management or subcontracting (like a site supervisor, tradesperson or team leader) or someone who wants to mentor young people and help them start their careers. This role relies on building