Industry Placement Advisor

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable, the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Location: College Green (with travel to other sites and employers within the locality)

At City of Bristol College, we deliver transformative education in inclusive and dynamic learning environments. With recent investments in our already outstanding facilities, the College has a great deal on offer for you. One of our key strategic aims is our unrelenting focus on our people-first culture, ensuring you feel valued, empowered, and recognised for your individual contributions and expertise.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Industry Placement Advisor to join our college community.

What we offer:

• Two-week paid Christmas close down and additional paid time off over Easter on top of a generous holiday entitlement of 26 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time roles).
• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 18.0%
• Paid Volunteering leave (3 days a year)
• Family friendly policies including paid fertility and foster friendly policy
• A menopause policy outlining support available
• A person-centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD
• Access to a benefits portal including shopping discounts and cycle to work scheme plus lots more!
• The 'Right to Disconnect' from work outside of your normal working hours
• A supportive, highly utilised hybrid and flexible working policy
• An Aspiring Leaders programme open to all plus our Management Academy for all management roles covering management skill and internal processes
• Welfare Rooms at all our sites for professional breakout and relaxation spaces
• A bespoke programme of recognition, reward and celebration for colleagues throughout the year to recognise your hard work.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to join us. As a disability confident employer, we take a trauma informed approach to our work, support the Care Leavers covenant, and have been awarded accreditation as a College of Sanctuary for refugees.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping students on T level study programmes thrive. You will confidently use your expertise & experience in Health & Social Care or Early Years Education to create meaningful industry experiences. In this role, you will support students to develop the skills, confidence, and professional knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen careers.

You will be at the heart of building strong relationships with local employers, the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), and other key stakeholders to secure high-quality placements that meet both regulatory and college standards. Your day-to-day work will involve coordinating placements, providing guidance and support to students, visiting employer sites, and working closely with curriculum staff, managers, and support teams to ensure placements align with student learning.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, is proactive in problem-solving, and can balance multiple priorities with attention to detail. Most importantly, you will be a champion for students, helping them navigate the transition from learning to work while fostering positive, lasting connections between the college and the local community.

About us: We have four main sites across the city with state-of-the-art facilities. Further future investment in our estates is now allowing us to provide the best possible outcomes for our students and local communities, delivered by our fantastic community of colleagues. At City of Bristol College, we have one goal: to help our students succeed. We offer the widest range of academic and vocational qualifications in the area, with more than 1,000 courses available from entry to degree level and we provide education and training to approximately 10,000 students each year.

City of Bristol College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The search of the online presence will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure.

A few points to note: If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our processes, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best – please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed. Don't meet every single requirement? We are committed to creating an inclusive and flexible working environment, that promotes diversity. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement on the job description or you are seeking an alternative working pattern, please apply anyway – you may just be the person we are looking for. We recognise that talent comes in various forms, and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.