Head of Student Experience & Inclusion

University of Sussex Students' Union; Stanmer; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Additional leave

Staff socials

Learning and development

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

The University of Sussex Students' Union is seeking an ambitious, values-driven Head of Student Experience to lead our student voice, services and activities. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will shape strategy, oversee representation, liberation work and officer support, and energise a high-performing team to deliver positive outcomes for Sussex students.

This permanent, full-time role involves budgeting around £1 million and generating income, strengthening partnerships with the

Qualifications

• Proven strategic leadership across student experience, representation and welfare.
• Experience advising and supporting elected officers and student groups.
• Commitment to inclusion and equality in student services.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across student experience functions.
• Shape services, activities, events, and liberation work to impact students.
• Lead budgets and resources, ensuring strong governance and performance.
• Support cross-functional collaboration with university stakeholders and external partners.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

People management

Job description

The University of Sussex Students' Union is seeking an ambitious, values-driven Head of Student Experience to lead our student voice, services and activities. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will shape strategy, oversee representation, liberation work and officer support, and energise a high-performing team to deliver positive outcomes for Sussex students.

This permanent, full-time role involves budgeting around £1 million and generating income, strengthening partnerships with the