Lead Student Wellbeing & Disability Advisor

REGENT'S UNIVERSITY LONDON; London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in London is seeking a Lead Student Wellbeing & Disability Advisor to enhance student support services. The role involves managing a team and providing inclusive, student-centric wellbeing services. Candidates should have strong knowledge of relevant policies and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working spaces

Free use of campus tennis court

Membership of a group personal pension scheme

Loans up to £10,000

£6 daily allowance for catering

Free language classes

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of student wellbeing and disability support.
• Experience with policy and legislation in Higher Education.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Student Support & Wellbeing provision.
• Provide holistic and proactive support for students.
• Line manage a team of advisors.

Skills

Communication

Customer Focus

Team Management

Education

Higher Education Policy Knowledge

Job description

• Salary: from £42K (depending on skills and experience)
• Hours: 35 per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Vacancy Reference: 25/16
• Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 1st June 2025

How to apply

Please provide a current CV along with a cover letter/statement outlining why you are suitable for the role. Candidates who do not provide a full application (including cover letter/statement) may not be considered.

Role Details

We are seeking a Lead Student Wellbeing & Disability Advisor to lead and develop the Student Support & Wellbeing provision at Regent’s, including support for students with disabilities and for vulnerable student groups.

This is a true customer facing role, where you will provide holistic and proactive support and wellbeing services, ensuring a student-centric, inclusive service. You will also line manage a team of advisors, ensuring effective service delivery is maintained at all times.

To be successful, you should have a strong working knowledge of student wellbeing and disability related support requirements and can speak to your experiences of working with policy and legislation in relation to student wellbeing and disability within Higher Education.

Personalised education is what we do, and we believe that every student is unique and exceptional, so you’ll also be customer focused with great communication skills, a strong interest in the student journey and will enjoy a collaborative working style.

The successful incumbent will be expected to work at minimum, 3 days per week on-site at our beautiful Regent’s University London campus.

About us

Regent’s University London is a private university right in the heart of Royal Regent’s Park. We offer bespoke undergraduate and postgraduate education that begins with the individual, focussing on each student’s talents, potential, and aspirations.

Our study areas include business and management; liberal studies and humanities; fashion and design; film, media and performance; psychotherapy and psychology; as well as pathway qualifications in English language and other modern foreign languages.

We are a small, friendly and supportive University offering great benefits for our staff including:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional discretionary closure days over Christmas
• Beautiful campus in the heart of Regent's Park,
• A range of great facilities on our stunning campus including free tea and coffee, flexible working spaces and free use of the campus tennis court and sport pitch
• Membership of a group personal pension scheme
• Loans of up to £10,000, to include covering daily travel costs, rental deposits and bicycles
• £6 a day allowance to spend in University catering outlets (when onsite)
• Free language classes (free places are subject to availability)