Student Work Experience Advisor

London South East Colleges Group; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

London South East Colleges in Bromley is recruiting a Student Work Experience Advisor. The role focuses on sourcing high‑quality work placements and employer engagement across study programmes, working with employers, curriculum teams and students to deliver meaningful industry experiences that support career aspirations.

You will use CRM and placement management systems to record and monitor engagement, ensuring compliant, high‑quality outcomes for learners.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Strong ability to build partnerships and networks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with employers, curriculum teams and students.

Responsibilities

• Source high-quality work placements and employer engagement opportunities for students across study programmes.
• Work with employers, curriculum teams and students to secure meaningful industry experiences.
• Utilise CRM and placement management systems to record, track and monitor engagement.
• Ensure high-quality outcomes and compliance throughout the placement journey.

Job description

Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out!

Passionate about creating opportunities for students? Join our team and make a real impact.

We are looking for a proactive and relationship-focused individual to source high-quality work placements and employer engagement opportunities for students across a range of study programmes. You will work closely with employers, curriculum teams and students to secure meaningful industry experiences that support career aspirations, enhance employability skills and meet course requirements.

You will also utilise CRM and placement management systems to accurately record, track and monitor employer and student engagement, ensuring high-quality outcomes and compliance throughout the placement journey.

This is a dynamic and varied role requiring excellent communication, organisation and partnership-building skills. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will have the opportunity to develop strong employer networks and help students gain valuable real-world experience that prepares them for future success.

If you are enthusiastic about employer engagement, student progression and building opportunities that change lives, we would love to hear from you.

About The Company

About Us

The College

London South East Colleges (LSEC) is one of London’s largest and most successful further education providers, with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lambeth and around 1,000 staff. Each year, we support more than 13,000 students through a wide portfolio of vocational courses, apprenticeships and other programmes that are closely aligned to employer and industry need.

What brings people to work here, and keeps them here, is the sense of purpose. We exist to change lives through learning, and that ambition runs through everything we do. Our staff work with learners from all backgrounds, many of whom face significant barriers, and play a direct role in improving social mobility and life chances across south east London and beyond.

We are committed to developing our people. This includes high-quality professional development, leadership and management training, and clear opportunities for progression across the College and the wider Group. We encourage colleagues to develop their skills, share expertise and build long-term careers with us, supported by a culture that values collaboration, professionalism and continuous improvement.

We invest heavily in our learning environments, with modern facilities and strong partnerships with employers, universities and local communities. This enables our staff to focus on what matters most: delivering high-quality education and training that equips learners with the skills, confidence and resilience to succeed in work and in life.

LSEC is part of the Elevare Civic Education Group, which also sponsors London South East Academies Trust. The Trust is a growing and successful Multi‑Academy Trust, currently comprising mainstream, special and alternative provision schools across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey, Sussex and Lambeth. This gives colleagues the opportunity to work within a genuinely joined‑up education system, spanning schools, colleges and higher education.

The Group has also recently established the Elevare Education Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting disadvantaged children and families across the region through targeted programmes and practical support. This reflects our wider civic mission and commitment to making a meaningful difference beyond our campuses.

With a combined turnover of around £130m and clear ambitions for growth and improvement, this is an organisation that is forward‑looking, values expertise and encourages people to contribute ideas and shape the future. There has rarely been a more interesting time to join us.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Student Work Experience Advisor

Company: London South East Colleges Salary: £28,701 to £34,106 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Bromley, BR2 8HE Job type: Permanent Posting date: 6 Nov 2026 Closing date: 5 Dec 2026

Summary

About the role:

Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out!

Passionate about creating opportunities for students? Join our team and make a real impact.

We are looking for a proactive and relationship-focused individual to source high-quality work placements and employer engagement opportunities for students across a range of study programmes. You will work closely with employers, curriculum teams and students to secure meaningful industry experiences that support career aspirations, enhance employability skills and meet course requirements.

You will also utilise CRM and placement management systems to accurately record, track and monitor employer and student engagement, ensuring high-quality outcomes and compliance throughout the placement journey.

This is a dynamic and varied role requiring excellent communication, organisation and partnership-building skills. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will have the opportunity to develop strong employer networks and help students gain valuable real-world experience that prepares them for future success.

If you are enthusiastic about employer engagement, student progression and building opportunities that change lives, we would love to hear from you.

About The Company

About Us

The College

London South East Colleges (LSEC) is one of London’s largest and most successful further education providers, with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lambeth and around 1,000 staff. Each year, we support more than 13,000 students through a wide portfolio of vocational courses, apprenticeships and other programmes that are closely aligned to employer and industry need.

What brings people to work here, and keeps them here, is the sense of purpose. We exist to change lives through learning, and that ambition runs through everything we do. Our staff work with learners from all backgrounds, many of whom face significant barriers, and play a direct role in improving social mobility and life chances across south east London and beyond.

We are committed to developing our people. This includes high-quality professional development, leadership and management training, and clear opportunities for progression across the College and the wider Group. We encourage colleagues to develop their skills, share expertise and build long-term careers with us, supported by a culture that values collaboration, professionalism and continuous improvement.

We invest heavily in our learning environments, with modern facilities and strong partnerships with employers, universities and local communities. This enables our staff to focus on what matters most: delivering high-quality education and training that equips learners with the skills, confidence and resilience to succeed in work and in life.

LSEC is part of the Elevare Civic Education Group, which also sponsors London South East Academies Trust. The Trust is a growing and successful Multi‑Academy Trust, currently comprising mainstream, special and alternative provision schools across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey, Sussex and Lambeth. This gives colleagues the opportunity to work within a genuinely joined‑up education system, spanning schools, colleges and higher education.

The Group has also recently established the Elevare Education Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting disadvantaged children and families across the region through targeted programmes and practical support. This reflects our wider civic mission and commitment to making a meaningful difference beyond our campuses.

With a combined turnover of around £130m and clear ambitions for growth and improvement, this is an organisation that is forward‑looking, values expertise and encourages people to contribute ideas and shape the future. There has rarely been a more interesting time to join us.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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