Student Welfare Manager

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Student Welfare Manager to lead and develop the College's pastoral support and learning assistance provision.

This role will oversee the College's student welfare strategy, including pastoral care, Disabled Student Allowance, and learning assistance provisions. The successful candidate will work closely with staff across the College to ensure students receive appropriate support to enable them to thrive academically and personally. The role also includes managing a team of specialist mentors, learning assistance tutors and chaplains, and contributing to inclusive teaching practices across the College.

We are looking for someone with experience supporting wellbeing and disability needs, the ability to understand DSA and other funding packages, and knowledge of disability legislation, ideally in a Higher Education setting. Excellent interpersonal skills, and experience of providing pastoral support will be an advantage, along with the ability to respond appropriately to sensitive or complex student situations.

For full details please see the Job Description and Person Specification here.

Salary: £24,131 based on 30 hours a week

Benefits include:

• Part time and flexible working pattern
• Pro-rata annual leave based on Full time allowance of 26 days + 8 Public holidays.
• Paid Lunch break and Free Lunch on Christchurch Campus
• College Pension with generous Employer Contributions up to 10%
• College Sick Pay up to 12 weeks full Pay
• Free Life Assurance 4x salary
• Free onsite Parking

Start Date:

We are seeking an immediate start date, or as soon as possible. This will enable a handover with the current staff member in the role.

To apply, please forward your CV and reason for applying to the HR Manager, . If you have any questions, you are welcome to arrange an informal discussion with the HR Manager, prior to application.
The deadline for applications is Monday 23rd March, although all applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews scheduled promptly.