Director - Student Services

Buckinghamshire College Group; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent further education institution in Aylesbury is looking for a dynamic Director of Student Services. This leader will enhance student experiences across multiple campuses, promoting engagement and well-being. Responsibilities include leading a dedicated team, overseeing support services, and advocating for student voices. Ideal candidates will have a strong leadership background and a passion for student development. Attractive employee benefits and a supportive work environment await.

Benefits

Pension scheme - LGPS (21% employer contribution)

30 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays

Access to free training and professional development

Flexible working policy

Discounts in local services

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within student services.
• Strong understanding of student support and enrichment strategies.
• Passion for student development and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Champion student enrichment activities and experiences.
• Lead the student voice strategy and team.
• Oversee enhanced quality of support services.
• Lead careers education and advice.
• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding lead.

Skills

Leadership

Student engagement

Strategic thinking

Communication

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 enrichment and create vibrant, inclusive experiences that go beyond the classroom
2. Lead the student voice strategy, ensuring learners are active participants in shaping their college journey.
3. Oversee the Student Services team and functions, continuously enhancing the quality and impact of our support services.
4. To lead careers education, advice, and guidance, empowering students with the skills and confidence to thrive in life and work
5. To act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding lead ensuring compliance and cultivating a safe, informed, and respectful environment.

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.

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

While working at Buckinghamshire College Group you can also take advantage of a host of employee benefits including:

• Pension scheme - LGPS (21% employer contribution)
• 30 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays & Additional annual leave purchase scheme
• A wide range of learning - 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
• 24hrs/7days a week access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to work and local business employee corporate discount schemes

Buckinghamshire College Group is a Further Education college with three campuses located in Aylesbury, Amersham and Wycombe. We are proud to be a skills-based college supporting over 5000 learners each year to achieve their study and career goals and play a pivotal role in the Buckinghamshire community working with a wide range of employers for example, Pinewood Studios, NHS Trusts and Flannery Plant Hire to name but a few.

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.

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.

Only completed applications will be considered for this role.

For more information on the role please contact HR directly.

Closing date for applications is the 25th August 2025, with interviews taking place in early September.

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.