Student Industry Placements & Work Experience Lead

UCS College Group; Taunton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Competitive holiday entitlement

Dedicated CPD days

Wellbeing days

2-week Christmas closure

On-site discounted gym

Free parking

Discount platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

UCS College Group in Taunton is seeking a Work Experience & Industry Placement Adviser to coordinate work experience and industry placements. The role focuses on placing learners in suitable environments and developing long-standing employer relationships.

The ideal candidate is student-focused, highly organised, and able to manage workloads effectively while supporting health & safety checks and administration across placement dates.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating work experience and industry placements.
• Ability to build strong relationships with employers.
• Confidence working with 16–18-year-olds and supporting their career aims.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised with ability to prioritise and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work experience and industry placement activities across Taunton College.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with employers for long-term placements.
• Ensure administration and health & safety checks are completed for placements.
• Assist students to locate suitable placements aligned with career aims.
• Tailor the personal statement to reflect job specification requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Student-focused

Organisational skills

Priority management

Job description

UCS College Group in Taunton is seeking a Work Experience & Industry Placement Adviser to coordinate work experience and industry placements. The role focuses on placing learners in suitable environments and developing long-standing employer relationships.

The ideal candidate is student-focused, highly organised, and able to manage workloads effectively while supporting health & safety checks and administration across placement dates.