Industry Placement Adviser

Job description

OverviewWindsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for an Industry Placement Advisor to join us on a full time, permanent basis working term time only for 41 weeks of the year. The role is 37 hours per week over 41 weeks with a salary range of H19 £24,655.89 up to H22 £27,144.12 (full time equivalent salary would be H19 £26,784 up to H22 £29,487), dependent on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

Act as a bridge between the professional world and education, supporting students in acquiring essential employability skills and securing high quality industry placements that fulfil the criteria set by both the college and awarding bodies.

Engage with professionals from diverse industry backgrounds (e.g., recruitment, account management, or business development) who are passionate about student development and helping young people launch their careers.

Work full time during term time with 11 weeks off per year; applications from candidates seeking part-time hours are welcome—please specify your preferred working pattern in your personal statement.

Collaborate with external employers, which includes traveling to their locations and meeting them at their place of work to build lasting partnerships.

Work mainly between Slough & Langley and Berkshire College of Agriculture campuses; hold a full UK drivers license. The college provides vehicles for official use, and possessing your own car for flexibility is advantageous.

To apply, visit the Windsor Forest Colleges Group official website. Highlight specific industry experience and your approach to coaching students to become work-ready.

About UsThe 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. We are committed to placing the learner at the heart of all we do, delivering education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.

Benefits

Support roles include 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Access to subsidised leisure courses

Access to defined benefit pension schemes

Free on-site parking at all sites

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family-friendly policies to support work-life balance

Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria

Health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments

Application ProcessPlease note the vacancy will close on Saturday 11th April 2026. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and the right to interview and appoint before the closing date is reserved. To apply, visit our careers page and complete the online application form. Pay particular attention to the supporting statement and include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.

SafeguardingThe College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all 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 AgenciesWe have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Slough

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English