Industry Placement Coach (Part-Time)

Industry Placement Coach (Part-Time)

Role Information:

Reference: REQ001322
Location: Filton Campus
FTE Salary: up to £26,970.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
Actual Salary: up to £10,380.42
Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time
Working Hours: 16 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

(10am - 2pm 4 days per week, the days required by the department are Tuesday and/or Wednesday)

At SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Term-Time Only Contracts will incur a salary adjustment if the start date is after 1st September.

Financial Rewards and Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme- Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 17.9%.
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years’ service (Full-Time Equivalent).
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to My Lifestyle discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free Annual Eye test
• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card(formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union 
• Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects - from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE’s and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.

Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our last inspection. For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/

Join SGS College as an Industry Placement Coach – Make a Real Impact!

Are you passionate about helping young people thrive in the workplace? Do you enjoy building strong relationships with employers and supporting learners to reach their full potential?

If so, SGS College has an exciting opportunity for you to become an Industry Placement Coach!

This is a great opportunity to support learners in gaining valuable real-world experience and to build strong partnerships with local employers.

Why this role could be good for you:

• Make a difference: Help learners gain real-world experience and grow in confidence
• Dynamic and varied: No two days are the same – you’ll be out and about, meeting people and solving problems
• Collaborative environment: Work closely with passionate educators and supportive employers
• Professional growth: Develop your coaching, communication, and organisational skills in a rewarding setting

The successful candidate will be working with our cohort of Hair and Beauty learners.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

As an Industry Placement Coach, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of our learners by:

• Championing the benefits of work placements to both students and employers
• Supporting learners 1:1 and in group settings to prepare for and succeed in their placements
• Visiting students on-site and maintaining strong communication with employers
• Collaborating with curriculum teams to monitor and enhance learner performance
• Ensuring employer sites meet health & safety standards
• Tracking progress and providing meaningful feedback
• Building and nurturing long-term employer partnerships
• Keeping accurate and up-to-date records to support learner success

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• A confident, enthusiastic communicator with a passion for helping others
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
• A natural relationship-builder who can mediate and motivate
• Strong IT skills and the ability to travel independently
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Please apply online by: Monday 10th November 2025

Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed

If you have any queries please contact [email protected]

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.