Academic Support Officer - AD Education Leeds

ICMP - The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,371 - 27,342; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive benefits

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A leading UK music school is seeking an Academic Support Officer to join the Student Experience team in Leeds. This part-time role involves providing academic skills development support to students through workshops and one-on-one sessions. The ideal candidate will have experience in educational support, strong organizational and communication skills, and a proactive work ethic. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on students' educational journeys within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting learning in a higher education context.
• Ability to work on your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic skills development advice and guidance to students.
• Ensure a full complement of one-to-one appointments, drop-ins, and workshops.
• Collaborate with academic and professional services colleagues.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to support learning

Job description

AD Education UK is a growing network of leading creative education institutes in the UK. The group's institutions are united around strong values and sharing a vision for creativity and innovation within creative media education. With over 40 years of pioneering and sector‑leading experience, our graduates can be found throughout the music, film, games and wider creative media sectors, winning prestigious awards and employed within the highest echelons of their respective creative fields. Our market‑leading portfolio of schools includes The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) and SAE Institute UK.

Requirements

Academic Support Officer

• 📍 Location: Leeds
• 📄 Contract Type: Part‑Time 0.8FTE
• 💰 Salary: Up to £24,857 pro rata (depending on experience)
• 📅 Closing Date: Sunday, 22nd February 2026
• 📅 Interviews: Monday, 02nd March 2026 (via Teams)

About Us

SAE Institute was founded in 1976 and is a globally operating higher education provider focused on creating a talent pipeline for the creative media industries. Our network of campuses spans over 28 countries on six continents with more than 40 campuses. SAE Institute in Europe is part of the AD Education group of companies, delivering industry‑focused creative education to more than 30,000 students. SAE offers industry‑focused Creative Media Degrees across eight subject areas – Audio, Content Creation & Online Marketing, Film, Game Art Animation, Games Programming, Music Business, Visual Effects, and Web Development.

ICMP (The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance) is a leading UK music school with campuses in London and in 2025 opening in Liverpool and Leeds. For over 35 years, ICMP has been at the forefront of contemporary music education, offering personalised, industry‑focused training to help students thrive in the competitive music industry. ICMP delivers innovative undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including specialisations in Electronic Music Production, Live Event Management, and Music Marketing.

About The Role

AD Education UK is seeking to recruit an Academic Support Officer to join our Student Experience team.

Based on AD Education UK's ICMP/SAE Leeds Campus, the Academic Support Officer will work collaboratively with academic and professional services colleagues to ensure a robust offer of academic skills development advice and guidance to students.

You will ensure a full complement of one‑to‑one appointments, drop‑ins and workshops across our three trimester per year, accelerated programmes in creative arts disciplines.

You will have experience of supporting learning, be able to work on your own initiative, and have strong communication and organisation skills. The successful candidate will join a national team comprised of Academic Support Officers from across the 5 ADE campuses in the UK, who are committed to ensuring that students have the optimum opportunity to fulfil their potential while studying at SAE/ICMP.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact in students' lives, working alongside a passionate team in a supportive environment.

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Note: ADE is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. ADE is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

Benefits

A wide range of attractive benefits.