Industry Placement Adviser

Date: 2026-09-20T07:00:00

Location: Langley, Greater Manchester, GB, M24 5

Closing Date: 2026-10-25T12:35:42.9

Job Description

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a part time Industry Placement Adviser. 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).

Role Overview

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.

Application Process

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.

Staff Benefits

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

Important Notice

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on the 17th of October 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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from:Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) currently offering 24.3% employer contributionFree onsite parking at all sitesCareer progression opportunities for ambitious staffAccess to a wide range of subsidised leisure coursesAccess to excellent defined benefit pension schemesCycle to Work SchemeFamily friendly policies supporting Work Life BalanceOnsite Coffee Shop & CafeteriaVarious health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley CollegePlease be advised that the vacancy will close on the 17th of October 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.TPBN1_UKTJ

Job DescriptionWindsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a part time Industry Placement Adviser. 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 AdviserIn 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

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