Industry Placement Adviser

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a part time Industry Placement Advisor. 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. To find out more or apply, please visit the Windsor Forest Colleges Group website.

In your application, please tell us about your construction experience and how you would help students get ready for the workplace. For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description / person specification. 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. Our staff benefit from:
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 Thursday 13th August 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.

To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form. Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification. 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. 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.