At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage internship programmes for young adults with additional needs.
- Company: Join the Windsor Forest Colleges Group, a top education provider in the South-East.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, pension schemes, subsidised courses, and wellness perks.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth across multiple campuses.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in programme management and a passion for supporting diverse learners.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a Programme Manager for Supported Internship to join our Slough & Langley College team starting in August 2026 on a permanent, full-time basis.
The Programme Manager for Supported Internship is a full-time role working 37 hours per week including 9 hours of remission and 16 contact teaching hours per week. This position pays on the Programme Manager pay scale between PM1 £39,291.00 and PM7 £46,966.00. This full-time role involves working predominantly at our Slough & Langley College campus, but the successful candidate will be expected to work across Slough & Langley College, Berkshire College of Agriculture and The Delta Marriott Hotel in Langley. As such a requirement for the post holder is a full UK manual driving licence. Please note that access to your own car is a benefit but the college does operate a fleet of cars which can be used for business purposes.
This pivotal role involves coordinating and managing the development of internship programs designed to support young adults with learning disabilities and/or additional needs. The successful candidate will oversee the delivery of transition to work programs, design employability curriculums, and support a diverse cohort of interns, ensuring their pathway to employment.
Key responsibilities of this role include:
- Teaching and Supporting Interns with tailored educational and career guidance;
- Coordinating comprehensive internship programs across multiple sites;
- Leading and developing a high-performing team ensuring high levels of intern satisfaction and success;
- Forging strong relationships with external stakeholders to enhance the reputation of our programs and intern opportunities.
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.
Our staff benefit from:
- Generous non-working day entitlement;
- Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes;
- Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses;
- Free on-site parking at all sites;
- Cycle to Work Scheme;
- Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance;
- On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria;
- Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College site.
Please be advised that the vacancy will close on 5th July 2026. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. 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. Applications will be shortlisted 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.
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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Windsor Forest Colleges Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the development of both staff and students. With generous benefits such as a defined benefit pension scheme, family-friendly policies, and access to various health and wellbeing initiatives, employees are empowered to thrive in their roles. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young adults with learning disabilities while working in a state-of-the-art environment makes this position particularly rewarding.
