Head of Student Access and Enabling: Safeguarding

Midwifery at the University; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established university is seeking a Head of Student Access and Enabling to lead safeguarding initiatives. This role involves developing policies and practices to ensure student safety and well-being. The ideal candidate will be a confident leader with a strong background in safeguarding and a commitment to inclusivity. You will work closely with stakeholders to implement effective interventions and maintain oversight of safeguarding practices. Join a vibrant community in a dynamic city, where your expertise will contribute to creating a supportive environment for students and staff alike.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Career Development Opportunities

Onsite Nursery

Progressive Pay Rates

Retail Savings

Qualifications

• Experienced safeguarding professional with a track record in policy development.
• Ability to lead teams and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of safeguarding policies and practices.
• Ensure effective intervention to prevent potential harm in the university setting.

Skills

Safeguarding

Policy Development

Team Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Social Work or Related Field

Job description

Head of Student Access and Enabling: Safeguarding

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Working with stakeholders across the University and partner agencies, this is an established role that leads to the continuous development of Safeguarding policy, practice, and provision within UWE Bristol. Located within Student Access and Enabling Services, and working closely with the Dean for Students, the post ensures proportionate and effective intervention as close as possible to the point of difficulty to prevent and reduce the potential for harm.

In addition to statutory duties for Safeguarding and Prevent, the role has key responsibilities concerning the University’s activities for anti-sexual violence, harm reduction for substance use, the NHS Student Liaison Service, and the University Risk Assessment Panel. The role maintains safeguarding oversight of a complex environment where statutory, regulatory, and institutional requirements combine.

About you

You will be an experienced and confident safeguarding professional who enjoys a fast-paced and varied workload. You will demonstrate exemplary practice to gain credibility with a knowledgeable, experienced, and committed peer group and stakeholders. Your ability to design and translate policy into effective practice will be complemented by your skill in working with and through others.

You will be an active listener, an engaged and supportive team member, and a confident chairperson and decision-maker. You will be an influential leader within an inclusive, ambitious, and collaborative professional community.

Location

This role is based at our lively Frenchay campus, equipped with the latest facilities and resources to support staff and students.

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West, with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from around the world. Based in Bristol, one of the UK’s most vibrant and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with a broad network of employer and academic partners.

We offer a range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave, career average pension schemes, retail savings, an onsite nursery, and opportunities for training and personal development.

We are proud to be part of a multicultural city that celebrates diversity, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds to enrich our community. Our staff are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities. Join us to thrive in a stimulating and supportive environment.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates from the global majority, as we are currently under-represented in this area, but all appointments are made on merit.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.

Further information

For more information about this role, please contact Simon Phillips, Deputy Director Student and Campus Life, at 0117 328 4321 or email [e-mail].

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37 hours per week.

This role is campus-based for at least 60% of the time, with the possibility of working from home on remaining days.

Salary offers will be made in accordance with the University's salary assessment guidelines, based on relevant skills and experience.

This role requires enhanced DBS clearance.

We may sponsor qualifying candidates under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please review our Skilled Worker Guidance to determine eligibility. Note that UWE Bristol does not cover visa or health surcharge costs.

Advice to applicants

If interested, please complete our application form promptly. Describe how your skills and experience meet each of the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification, with specific examples where possible. We will notify shortlisted candidates by email.