Newcastle University Hiring for Head of Student Life Full Time

Closing Date: 26 February 2023

We have a new opportunity for a highly professional individual to lead our Student Life team. The objectives of the role will be primarily developing and leading the successful delivery of the Student Life strategic aims and objectives and ensuring they are aligned with the University’s vision and strategy .

You will be the lead for a wide portfolio of projects and play a key role in developing a University-wide approach to student communication, student engagement, student experience and international integration. You will be pivotal in ensuring that the strategic direction of the Service is informed by student voice, sector benchmarking, and supported by cross-functional collaborative approaches to delivering a joined up student experience.

We are looking for an established leader who understands the Higher Education sector and the importance of the student experience within that. To be highly successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills, along with a proven track record of strong stakeholder management skills and strategic planning.

If this opportunity interests you, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Naomi Oosman-Watts at [email protected] to discuss this role.

We are happy to discuss blended and flexible working arrangements and can offer support for colleagues relocating to the North East for this role.

Newcastle is an inclusive global University community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive Global University which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of race, sex, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, as well as being open to flexible working practices.

The University holds a silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. The University is also a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.

Requisition ID: 24976

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