The Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Industry Placement Adviser
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Industry Placement Advisor
Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for an Industry Placement Advisor to join us on a part-time basis. This is a fixed-term contract based mainly at our Slough & Langley College campus until 31st July 2027.
Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience. If you are a good match, make an application.
Working 30 hours a week over 40 weeks a year, the role offers 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
The primary objective of this role is to act as a bridge between the construction sector and education, supporting students in acquiring essential hands-on trade skills and securing high-quality on-site placements that fulfil the criteria set by both the college and awarding bodies. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in practical trades, site management, or sub-contracting such as experienced site supervisors, tradespeople, or construction team leaders who are passionate about mentoring the next generation of hands-on talent and helping young people launch their careers on-site.
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 driving licence and their own means of transport.
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For more information or to apply, please visit our official Windsor Forest Colleges Group website. Interested candidates should highlight their specific industry experience and their approach to coaching students to become work-ready.
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 subsidized 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
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Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Saturday 11th July 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.
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