Industry Placement Coach, Stroud

Industry Placement Coach

SGS College has an exciting opportunity for a Work Placement Coach at our Stroud campus.

Role Information

Reference: REQ001444.

Location: Stroud Campus.

FTE Salary: up to £28,050.00 (salary is dependent on qualifications and experience).

Actual Salary: up to £16,194.14.

Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time, Term Time Only.

Working Hours: 24 hours per week, 40 weeks per year.

Term‑time only contracts will incur a salary adjustment if the start date is after 1st September.

SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

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 and professional development, including a 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 to and are 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.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Promote the benefits of work placements to learners and employers.
• Work with learners on a 1:1 basis and in groups.
• Visit students on placement at employer premises.
• Be in regular contact with employers during the learners’ placement.
• Work closely with curriculum staff to monitor learner performance.
• Complete a Health & Safety checklist of the employer.
• Track, monitor and give feedback on learner progress.
• Develop and maintain links with employers.
• Administration and keeping up‑to‑date records.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Confident & enthusiastic, with excellent organisation & communication skills.
• A passion for developing learners' employability skills, being supportive & inspiring.
• Ability to show initiative, mediate, be persuasive, and deal with sensitive situations.
• Ability to travel & good IT skills.
• Driving licence and use of own vehicle is essential.

Please apply online by: Monday 31st May 2026.

Expected Interview Date: Week beginning 8th June 2026.

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and any offer of employment will be subject to a number of conditions including the provision of satisfactory references. In line with KCSIE and having regard to all relevant guidance, a range of checks and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates, and a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure will need to be obtained as a requirement of the job.

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