Staffordshire University Hiring for Head of Student Support & Wellbeing Job at Stoke-on-Trent, England Full Time

Who is Staffordshire University?

We are the Connected University with 100 years of experience and ambition in becoming the UK’s foremost digital Institution. Our main campus is located in Stoke on Trent alongside our Centres of Excellence in Healthcare Education located in Stafford and Shrewsbury. Staffordshire University London’s Digital Institute is our first campus outside the Midlands.

With more than 10,000 Full Time Undergraduate and Postgraduate students on campus, we continue to drive innovation and change, aiming to positively disrupt our sector. For our University, it is about so much more than the numbers. In fact, if there’s one thing that sets us apart, it’s our people who are all #ProudToBeStaffs. Every one of our employees goes above and beyond to deliver on our connected mission, responding to the needs of our students, academic partners, businesses and society.

Over the past 5 years, we have transformed ourselves into a Gold standard provider of teaching and learning, gaining historically high positions in the UK league tables. With digital skills being at our core, we strive for diversity in all its forms and play an important role in our local communities and regional economies.

About the role

Reporting to and working closely with the Director of Student Development Services the role holder will build on the successful implementation of our new services that encompass student wellbeing & safeguarding, student support & experience, inclusion, residential services, childcare and family services and the Chaplaincy. Having worked within and with experience of leading student support team/s, the role holder will bring specialist knowledge coupled with excellence in leadership and management. As an innovator and with experience of cross team working, the post holder will work with the senior management team to deliver excellence cross all relevant services. In partnership with schools, the Students’ Union and services the role holder will drive excellence and support student success and wellbeing. Putting the student at the heart of everything we do is part of our DNA at Staffordshire, if you believe in this too, please come and join us.
In return for your dedication, we have a competitive benefits package available

• Competitive incremental rates of Pay
• Starting from 29 days Annual Leave (depending on job grade) plus 11 days Bank Holiday and Discretionary days
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Access to continued professional and personal development
• An opportunity to become part of the wider University community
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted Health & Fitness Facilities on site at the Stoke Campus
• Discounted Travel by Rail or Bus, with the option of season tickets loans

Reference ID: SAAS21-02

Application Deadline: 05/09/2021

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £61,818.00-£65,574.00 per year

Work remotely:

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