Director, Student Services

Buckinghamshire College Group; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-campus educational institution in Aylesbury is seeking a Director of Student Services to enhance student experience and wellbeing across its campuses. This pivotal role requires a dynamic and strategic leader to oversee a passionate team and drive innovation in student support. The ideal candidate will have experience in student development and a commitment to inclusivity. Employee benefits include a pension scheme, generous leave, and continuous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension scheme - LGPS

Generous annual leave

Access to free training

Flexible working policy

Discounts at local businesses

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Track record of impactful leadership.
• Experience in student services or similar roles.
• Ability to lead a multi-campus team.

Responsibilities

• Champion student enrichment and inclusive experiences.
• Lead the student voice strategy.
• Oversee the Student Services team and functions.
• Lead careers education and guidance.

Skills

Dynamic leadership

Strategic thinking

Passion for student development

Job description

Exciting opportunity join us as Director - Student Services

Based at Aylesbury Campus | Multi-Campus Role

Are you a dynamic, student-focused leader ready to shape the future of student experience across a thriving, multi-campus college? We're looking for an energetic, proactive, and visionary individual to lead our Student Services provision and make a lasting impact on the lives of our students.

As Director - Student Services, you'll be at the heart of our commitment to student success & wellbeing, you'll lead a passionate team and drive innovation across all three campuses, ensuring every student feels supported, heard, and inspired.

In this pivotal role, you will:

1. Champion student enrichmentand create vibrant, inclusive experiences that go beyond the classroom
2. Lead the student voicestrategy, ensuring learners are active participants in shaping their college journey.
3. Oversee the Student Services teamand functions, continuously enhancing the quality and impact of our support services.
4. To lead careerseducation, advice, and guidance, empowering students with the skills and confidence to thrive in life and work
5. To develop and led the tutorial programme .

If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for student development and a track record of impactful leadership, we want to hear from you.

to lead the future of Student Services? Apply now and be the change!

Why join Buckinghamshire College Group?

We will encourage you to develop new skills and expand your opportunities within the College. We are also flexible and accommodating, allowing you to be as productive as possible.

You will have an unwavering passion for learning and for supporting learners and staff to achieve more than they ever thought possible - we call this the Bucks College Factor!

If you have the Bucks College Factor, this sounds like a role for you and Buckinghamshire College Group sounds like a place you'd like to be part of, then we'd love to hear from you.

• Employee benefits include:
• Pension scheme - LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays & additional leave purchase scheme
• Access to free training & continuous professional development
• A bespoke package of intensive induction and probation support
• Flexible working policy and a commitment to employee wellbeing
• Discounts in the Aylesbury Day Nursery & Aylesbury Hair & Beauty (HAB) Salon)
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to work and local business employee corporate discount schemes

Commitment to Safeguarding

BCG is committed to equal opportunities for all, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and staff alike; all posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

For more information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Terms and Conditions located in the job details above.

Only completed applications will be considered for this role. For more information on the role please contact HR directly.

The closing date for applications is 5th February 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 16th February 2026; however, please note that these dates may be subject to change.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications or source a suitable candidate. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.