A174 Work Placement Advisor at Gloucestershire College

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/GC/08422

Location

Llanthony Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5JQ

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£26,218.54 - £28,088.30 Annually (FTE)

Hours Per Week

Fixed Term End Date

Sat 31st Jul, 2027

Closing Date

Midnight, Mon 27th Jul, 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Monday 10 August 2026

Interview Date(s) Monday 10 August 2026

About this Role

Gloucestershire College is seeking a Work Placement Advisor on a fixed term contract to support our Student Support team. You’ll help construction students gain valuable work experience by building employer links, arranging placements, and working closely with staff to create meaningful opportunities that boost skills, confidence, and future career prospects.

In this role, you will build strong links with local construction employers to create valuable work placement opportunities for students. You’ll support learners in finding placements that match their skills and goals, while organising arrangements and ensuring all processes are clear, safe, and well managed. You’ll also provide friendly guidance on employability and work closely with college teams to monitor progress and continue improving opportunities.

The role will be based at our Cheltenham Campus.

About You

Excellent communications skills working in a customer service environment.
Experience of building relationships with companies or organisations
Experience of working with young people 16-18

To find out more information about our benefits and the role, please refer to the supporting documents below.

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Key search words: Employer, partnerships, support

Contact Details

People Team
people@gloscol.ac.uk

Gloucestershire College would like all candidates to answer some screening questions before completing the application to support them with shortlisting. Here is a preview of the questions:

Do you currently have the right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship?
Will you require visa sponsorship at any point in the future to continue working in the UK? (This includes if you are currently on a visa with an expiry date, such as a Graduate Visa or Skilled Worker Visa tied to another employer.)