Director of Student Engagement & Success

Bluetownonline; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Birmingham seeks a Head of Student Engagement and Success. The role involves leading the Student Engagement and Success team, enhancing student retention and support strategies. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in similar settings and an understanding of barriers to student engagement. The position offers competitive salary and various benefits including hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

Generous allocation of annual leave

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

Subsidised private healthcare

Free on-site gym membership

Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking

Hybrid working opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience of working with young people and students in a similar setting.
• Excellent understanding of the barriers to engagement and how to overcome them.
• Experience developing and implementing student engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Student Engagement and Success team.
• Support students to overcome non-academic challenges.
• Build relationships across the institution and with external partners.
• Ensure initiatives are delivered within budget and aligned to strategy.

Job description

A local educational institution in Birmingham seeks a Head of Student Engagement and Success. The role involves leading the Student Engagement and Success team, enhancing student retention and support strategies. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in similar settings and an understanding of barriers to student engagement. The position offers competitive salary and various benefits including hybrid working opportunities.