Head of Student Services

Profile

Description:

Student Services is part of the University of Plymouth’s Academic Registry. The Academic Registry mission is to provide a valued authoritative source of expertise, which empowers academic and professional service staff in decision-making, and to work in tandem with stakeholders across the institution to drive innovation in the student experience. Student Services is a department which is at the forefront of driving significant enhancements to the student experience. The University is seeking a Head of Student Services who will continue this ambitious programme of innovation and improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a transformational and progressive service where you can really make a difference. The Head of Student Services leads a range of services including: Student Wellbeing Services (Counselling, Mental Health and Pastoral & Spiritual Support) Student Advice (Disability Services, International Student Advice, Student Funding Unit) Student Hub Student Conduct Student Learning (Learning Development, Writing Cafe and the Peer-assisted Learning Scheme) Safeguarding and Prevent compliance The Head of Student Services will work closely with the Academic Registrar and members of the Academic Registry Senior Management Team, as well as with colleagues across the institution, to design and deliver a range of services and initiatives in pursuit of institutional objecives to optimise student success. You will play a pivitol role in the development of student wellbeing and engagement strategies and will be actively engaged with relevant local and national bodies. You will have experience in leading the design and delivery of student support services and intiatives as well as an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the sector. Experience of providing commercially-focussed, strategic leadership to multidisciplinary staff, as well as leading on complex projects is essential. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. Interviews are likely to take place on Thursday 5th May 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis. Flexible working options including job share will be considered. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Anna Sendall by email at anna.sendall@plymouth.ac.uk. Flexible working options including job share will be considered. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply. A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . Recruitment Pack Job Description

Region:

Location:

Plymouth

Salary:

Competitive

Package:

Permanent, Full-time

Contractual hours:

37

Basis:

FR Permanent Fulltime All Year ]]>

Student Services is a department which is at the forefront of driving significant enhancements to the student experience. The University is seeking a Head of Student Services who will continue this ambitious programme of innovation and improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a transformational and progressive service where you can really make a difference.

The Head of Student Services leads a range of services including:

Student Wellbeing Services (Counselling, Mental Health and Pastoral & Spiritual Support)

Student Advice (Disability Services, International Student Advice, Student Funding Unit)

Student Hub

Student Conduct

Student Learning (Learning Development, Writing Cafe and the Peer-assisted Learning Scheme)

Safeguarding and Prevent compliance

The Head of Student Services will work closely with the Academic Registrar and members of the Academic Registry Senior Management Team, as well as with colleagues across the institution, to design and deliver a range of services and initiatives in pursuit of institutional objecives to optimise student success. You will play a pivitol role in the development of student wellbeing and engagement strategies and will be actively engaged with relevant local and national bodies.

You will have experience in leading the design and delivery of student support services and intiatives as well as an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the sector. Experience of providing commercially-focussed, strategic leadership to multidisciplinary staff, as well as leading on complex projects is essential.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Interviews are likely to take place on Thursday 5

th

May 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Anna Sendall by email at anna.sendall@plymouth.ac.uk

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply.

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .

Recruitment Pack

Job Description

A8601

Competitive

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0

Professional/Support Services

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Plymouth

Permanent, Full-time

37

FR Permanent Fulltime All Year

Fri, 1 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Company info

Plymouth University
Website : http://www.plymouth.ac.uk