Residence Life Supervisor

Boston Universty - Study Abroad London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

An international education provider in London is seeking a Residence Life Supervisor to foster a welcoming environment for students. This part-time, live-in role involves supporting students during evenings and weekends, ensuring safety and discipline while collaborating with various staff. Candidates should have relevant experience and strong communication skills. Competitive stipend and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Competitive monthly stipend

Bills covered

Full training provided

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a similar role is essential.
• Mature approach and commitment to understanding policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide out of hours support for students during evenings and weekends.
• Act as a first point of contact for students and emergency team.
• Collaborate with various staff to ensure student safety.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage discipline

Sound judgment

Job description

Overview

Residence Life Supervisor (RLS)

January 2026 Start Date

Part-time Live-in Fixed-term: January 2026 – December 2027

Boston University Study Abroad London – South Kensington, London SW7

Annual Salary: £9147 (live-in)

Role Details

We have an exciting opportunity to add to our live-in Residence Life Supervisor (RLS) team with 3 vacancies for a January 2026 start date. The RLS team helps to create a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment within the residence hall. Serving as the first point of contact for students, the RLS team acts as the backbone of the on-call system. We typically have over 300 students each semester, and the RLS team works to support students during nights and weekends, and helps staff ensure the safe and professional operation of the programme.

The RLS team typically ranges from 9-11 members. It is essential that the team works together as a close-knit unit, to provide backup and support to students. The RLS team are the first point of contact for students and act as the backbone of the on-call emergency team. They collaborate with students, maintenance, housekeeping, security, and the Student Affairs staff.

As the first point of contact, every RLS must be capable of responding well in difficult and emergency situations while demonstrating patience in handling routine, but sometimes challenging demands. Being a member of the on-call team, the RLS will provide out of hours support when students are in residence and will be expected to be available during evenings and weekends on a rota basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide out of hours support for students in residence during evenings and weekends on a rota basis.
• Act as the first point of contact for students and as part of the on-call emergency team.
• Collaborate with students, maintenance, housekeeping, security, and the Student Affairs staff.
• Maintain a welcoming atmosphere while ensuring student discipline and safety.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a similar role.
• Strong communication skills to engage effectively with students.
• Ability to create a welcoming atmosphere and manage discipline appropriately.
• Mature approach with sound judgment.
• Commitment to understanding and abiding by BUSA London policies and codes of conduct.
• Unrestricted right to work within the UK.

Benefits & Conditions

• Part-time, live-in position with a single en-suite bedroom.
• Competitive monthly stipend.
• Common spaces and kitchens shared with students for the duration of the semester.
• Bills covered by BUSA London.
• Full training provided.
• Flexible working arrangements to accommodate other employment commitments and/or studies.

Application

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Anton Karashchenko – [e-mail]. Application deadline is Sunday 26th October 2025, with interviews taking place from 4th-6th November 2025. Successful candidates will start on Monday 5th January, with the opportunity to move in earlier.

Please let us know within your application if you are unable to attend in person, and we will try to accommodate alternative arrangements.