Student Employability and Placement Adviser
(Full time, All Year Round, Permanent)
100% of our team say that working with and supporting young people makes them feel good! So if you are interested in introducing young people to the workplace and having a positive impact on their lives then this is the job for you.
Beyond BCA are committed to supporting and empowering each student equally. By finding students purposeful experiences to enhance their futures we aim to provide them with the skills and knowledge they will need in the workplace.
We are looking for an energetic and dynamic addition to our team in the role of Student Employability and Placement Adviser. We are a team with different backgrounds and experiences, and we are looking to recruit a team member who can provide enthusiasm and a quick mind to continue the successful progression we have enjoyed in the last few years. The right candidate will be joining our team at an exciting and key time with the preparation and introduction of T-Levels as part of the college provision for Industry Placement.
If you are able to handle a busy and varied workload in and out of the office, have a good memory, and can have fun whilst working hard, you might well be the one for us. We will consider applications from all backgrounds.
You will be able to manage a varied schedule including many periods of travel visiting employers and students in settings within the UK, with use of the fleet of college cars.
You will be able to build and develop relationships with employers in a variety of areas of industry; identifying individuals and teams where our students can access high quality meaningful industry placements.
You will work with students, helping them secure meaningful, industry-relevant industry placements, so you will need to have an understanding and approachable character.
You will also have a commitment to working inclusively with all and to have an awareness of the range of needs of people with learning difficulties.
Problem-solving will be required – e.g. working out the best way to negotiate problems, how best to divide your time, and logistical planning amongst the team.
We constantly seek to develop the systems we work with and are always looking to critique and improve the way we do our job. We want you to bring transferable skills from previous employment that can help our students develop their employability skills and improve our departmental resources. Find out more about us here Beyond BCA.
There are few colleges with a department dedicated to industry placements and careers, and we take great pride in what we do at BCA. We are an office that can operate at rapid speeds (with the occasional week to relax and catch our breath) dealing with students and the employers of many industries. This is a multi-faceted role where you will be working alongside students, employers, and staff.
To apply for this exciting role, please read the attached job description and complete the application form which can be downloaded from FE jobs or found under ‘How to Apply’ on the ‘Work For Us’ page of our website. Completed applications forms can be uploaded directly by selecting ‘Apply Now’ or emailed to the HR Department. For any queries, please contact the HR team who will be happy to help you. We look forward to hearing from you!
Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 1st February 2022
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reasons to join us
- Generous holiday entitlement & pension scheme
- A wide range of learning & career opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Tax free childcare, cycle to work and local business employee corporate discount schemes
- Comprehensive life events, long service and recognition programme
- Free onsite parking
- Various health & wellbeing benefits (including free use of the College Gym)
Commitment to Safeguarding
BCA is committed to equal opportunities for all whilst safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students; all posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks.
BCA (Berkshire College of Agriculture) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
It is proposed that the Berkshire College of Agriculture will merge with The Windsor Forest College Group on 1st August 2022. All appointments from this date will be made on The Windsor Forest College Group terms and conditions of employment.
