Assistant Wellbeing Adviser

University of Plymouth; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Plymouth is seeking an administrative support professional for a part-time role within Student Wellbeing Services. The successful candidate will assist a multidisciplinary team, handle complex inquiries, and contribute to initiatives supporting student mental health. Strong communication and administrative skills are essential for this position, which offers flexible working arrangements and generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Development opportunities

Enhanced family leave

Flexible working

Retailer discounts

On-site nursery

Qualifications

• Experience in multidisciplinary working with strong communication skills.
• Ability to co-ordinate and manage high volume enquiries in administration.
• Interest in student mental health and wellbeing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support a multi-disciplinary team in student wellbeing and mental health.
• Process complex information under supervision from specialist practitioners.
• Contribute to wellbeing-related initiatives and events throughout the year.

Skills

Multidisciplinary working

Strong communication skills

Administration and customer service

Interest in student mental health

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidiciplinary team within Student Wellbeing Services at the University of Plymouth. Student Wellbeing Services provide a range of brief targeted support services enabling students to succeed academically.

About the role

You will be responsible for supporting a multi-disciplinary team with the relevant administrative processes related to matters of student wellbeing and mental health. This will involve working in a high pace environment and processing complex information, with support and supervision from specialist practitioners as required. You will also contribute to wellbeing, mental health, pastoral and spiritual support related initiatives, campaigns and events throughout the academic year.

• Have experience of multidisciplinary working, and strong communication skills with a wide audience.
• Have experience of administration and customer service and therefore able to co-ordinate, prioritise and manage high volume enquiries.
• Have an interest in student mental health and wellbeing.

This role will require a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Informal discussion

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dawn Hastings: by email at [e-mail]

Further information

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

Appointment details

This is a part-time position working 18.5 hours per week on a fixed-term basis until 31 October 2026 due to Business Demand. Working days: Wednesday and Friday full days with the remaining 3.7 hours preferably on a Tuesday but we can be a little flexible around this half day.

Remote working on occasions is available when agreed with manager.

Application Process

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

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Anticipated Interview Date: Friday 24 October 2025

Our Offer

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.

When joining us, you will receive:

• Generous annual leave: 25* Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays* & Closure Days*
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

*Pro rata if part-time

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.