At Preston College we take great pride in supporting all of our learners to achieve the qualifications they need, alongside the development of technical skills and knowledge that employers and universities are looking for.

Preston College has an exciting Job Opportunity!

Are you passionate about helping others start their career paths and thrive in the professional world? If so – we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking for our next Industry Placement and Careers Advisor to join our Industry Placement Team!

You will play a pivotal role in creating that vital link for our learners between education and employment and to help them gain valuable industry experience with well-respected local employers.

As part of the role you will be provided with CPD and you will be trained efficiently with Careers Guidance to support our learner progression.

We are looking for a friendly individual with strong communication skills. If this sounds like you, we welcome your application to join our team!

If you think you can make a positive impact and you’d like to join our team, we would welcome your application.

Job Title:  Industry Placement and Careers Advisor

Salary:  Job Family Group 4 - from £26,009 up to £29,193 per annum pro rata (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Hours: 18.5 hours per week 0.5 FTE Fixed term until 31st July 2025

Contract Type: Business Support

What we offer:

Preston College have been awarded ‘Gold’ by Investors in People and we have a wide range of benefits for staff. Some of these are outlined below, for a full list visit www.preston.ac.uk/jobs

We offer you numerous staff benefits;

• Professional Development Opportunities including staff days and supported CPD.

• Opportunities to obtain qualifications essential to your role and support to achieve them. 

• Opportunities for career and pay progression, including annual cost of living increases.

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement.

• Local Government Pension Scheme / Teacher’s Pension Scheme.

• Family friendly college policies including special leave, career break, job share and flexible working (role dependent).

• Free car parking.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Subsidised health and fitness suite, hair and beauty treatments and 20% discount off FUNDA children’s holiday club all based at Preston College.

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 3rd May 2024

Interview Date: TBC

The successful candidate for this appointment will be required to apply for appropriate disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring service, and any appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance plus two professional references prior to beginning work at Preston College.  

Preston College is strongly committed to providing equality of opportunity, valuing diversity and promoting a culture of inclusion.

Preston College is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for our staff and learners.

Our aim is to ensure that employees and learners are equally valued and respected and we want our staff, learners and stakeholders to reflect the diversity of the local and wider communities that we serve and influence.