Residence Life Advisor

Leeds Beckett University; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university seeks an enthusiastic individual to join their Residence Life team. This role involves supporting students' transitions, managing welfare and disciplinary incidents, and fostering a positive living environment. Ideal candidates should have a background in higher education, strong communication skills, and a passion for student engagement. Benefits include a pension scheme and flexible working arrangements. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and a criminal records check is required.

Benefits

Generous pension schemes

Excellent holiday entitlements

Reduced study fees

Subsidised fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Prior experience of working in a higher education environment or with young people.
• A broad understanding of student issues and passion for student life.

Responsibilities

• Support students during transition to university life.
• Case manage disciplinary incidents including investigations.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders for resident safety.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Organisational and planning skills

Proactive and positive approach to problem solving

Ability to work flexibly

Job description

Job Description

Do you want to positively impact the student experience of those living within Leeds Beckett residences? Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging role? We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Leeds Beckett Residence Life team. Our Residence Life team provides welfare support, oversees conduct, delivers engagement activities, and helps contribute to a positive student experience.

The demanding role includes substantial contact with students across a multi-site portfolio, supporting their transition to University life and independent living. Reporting to the Residence Life Coordinator, you will undertake welfare responsibilities, advise and support students when issues arise, and be a first point of contact for residents. You will also case manage disciplinary related incidents, inclusive of interviewing, investigating, and completion of formal incident reports to ensure safety and acceptable conduct of residents. You will also build relationships with key stakeholders within the University and 3rd party accommodation providers to assist in the safety and security of residences. Working closely with colleagues within the Residence Life team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of a student engagement programme to further enhance the resident experience.

Ideally, you should have a broad understanding of student issues, prior experience of working in a higher education environment or with young people, and a passion for student life. The role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, a proactive and positive approach to problem solving, the ability to work creatively and independently, as well as part of a team. The role will involve working across multiple residences in the city as well as out of hours and overnight on call, and therefore excellent organisational and planning skills are essential, as is the ability to work flexibly.

Closing Date

Closing date Monday 9th February 2026 (2359) Please note that you will not be able to edit or submit a part-completed application form after the closing date.

Working Conditions

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship for new applicants to the Skilled Worker visa route. You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy.

Working here means you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more.

Please note that this post is subject to a criminal records check (Enhanced level)

Equality and Diversity

We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.

How to Apply

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