Industry Placement Advisor

What skills we are looking for:

• A confident communicator – able to build positive relationships with students, employers, parents and colleagues.
• A strong organiser – able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and maintain accurate records.
• A relationship builder – comfortable developing partnerships and engaging with employers.
• A proactive problem solver – able to identify solutions and support successful outcomes for students and employers.
• A team player – someone who enjoys working collaboratively while taking ownership of their own workload.
• A positive and adaptable approach – able to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment and respond to changing priorities.

Whether your background is in teaching, student support, careers guidance or employability, employer engagement, recruitment, business development, or account management, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities for the role:

• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective employers to secure high-quality industry placement opportunities across a range of industry sectors.
• Deliver weekly classroom sessions to students to prepare them for placement, helping them to understand workplace expectations and develop employability skills.
• Match students with suitable placement opportunities that align with their course and career aspirations.
• Work closely with employers and students to monitor placement progress and support successful completion.
• Attend employer meetings and networking events to strengthen partnerships and promote opportunities for students.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure placement documentation is completed in line with College requirements.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams and colleagues to ensure students achieve their industry placement requirements.