Residential Accommodation Services Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Chippenham; In loco; GBP 33.000 - 41.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Local Government Pension Scheme

2 weeks paid Christmas closure

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free On-Site Gyms

Lifestyle Discounts

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Professional Development and career

Additional staff benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking a proactive Residential Accommodation Services Manager to lead the Lackham Campus residential provision. You will oversee daily operations, safeguarding for under-18s, and a welcoming home-from-home environment that supports student wellbeing and independence.

You will manage a dedicated team, work with college colleagues to provide holistic support, and drive continuous improvement in residential services across campus.

Competenze

• Experience in residential accommodation management or student services.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge for under-18s is essential.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team.

Mansioni

• Lead and inspire the residential team to deliver a high-quality service.
• Oversee day-to-day management of residential accommodation and room allocations.
• Maintain safeguarding, welfare and pastoral care for students.
• Ensure health, safety, and regulatory compliance across facilities.
• Collaborate with curriculum and student support teams to provide joined-up support.
• Manage budgets, staffing and operational resources efficiently.

Conoscenze

Team leadership

Safeguarding

Student welfare

Budget management

Health and safety

Staff development

Descrizione del lavoro

Residential Accommodation Services Manager

Employer:

Teaching Vacancies

Location:

Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3QD

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

19/11/2026

About this job

What skills and experience we're looking for Residential Accommodation Services Manager Wiltshire College & University Centre

• Lackham Campus Be part of something special.

Create a place where students feel at home, build confidence and thrive.

Wiltshire College & University Centre is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and student-focused Residential Accommodation Services Manager to lead our residential provision at Lackham Campus.

This is an excellent opportunity to take the lead in creating an outstanding residential experience for students, ensuring that those living away from home feel safe, supported, included and part of a vibrant college community.

You'll be at the heart of campus life, making a real difference to students' wellbeing, independence, personal development and success.

Set within 500 acres of beautiful Wiltshire countryside, Lackham Campus offers a truly unique learning environment.

With a commercial farm, Agri-Tech Centre, Animal Centre, engineering workshops and dedicated horticulture areas, our campus is a thriving, practical and industry-focused environment where learners work with real-world land-based systems and emerging technologies.

As Residential Accommodation Services Manager, you'll have the opportunity to shape the residential experience, lead a dedicated team and work alongside colleagues across the college to create a safe, welcoming and supportive home-from-home environment.

You'll also play a vital role in ensuring our provision for under-18s meets the relevant Care Standards and the highest expectations of safeguarding and student welfare.

What We Offer

Salary: £36,955 per year

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Campus: Lackham Campus A fantastic opportunity to combine leadership, student wellbeing and operational management in a unique college environment where no two days are the same.

What You'll Do

Lead and inspire the residential team, creating a positive, professional and student-focused service.

Oversee the day-to-day management of residential accommodation, ensuring high standards across all aspects of provision.

Create a welcoming and inclusive residential community where students feel safe, valued and supported.

Understand and ensure residential services for under-18s meet the relevant Care Standards, maintaining appropriate policies, procedures and quality assurance arrangements.

Take responsibility for student welfare, safeguarding and pastoral care, ensuring concerns are identified and managed effectively.

Develop opportunities for residential activities and enrichment that encourage friendships, independence and personal development.

Work closely with curriculum, safeguarding and student support teams to provide joined-up support.

Build positive relationships with parents, carers, external agencies and other partners.

Oversee residential admissions, room allocations, arrivals and departures.

Ensure accommodation meets required standards for health and safety, security, cleanliness and maintenance.

Manage staffing, budgets and resources effectively, ensuring an efficient and high-quality service.

Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with college policies and regulatory requirements.

Lead, motivate and develop the residential team, driving high standards and continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

Experience managing residential accommodation, student services, pastoral support or a similar service.

Proven experience of leading, motivating and developing a team.

A strong understanding of safeguarding, student welfare and pastoral care, particularly for under-18s.

Knowledge of the Care Standards and regulatory requirements relating to residential provision for young people.

Experience of health and safety, risk management and maintaining safe environments.

The confidence to manage challenging situations, make sound decisions and resolve issues effectively.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Experience managing budgets, staffing and operational resources.

A positive, proactive and solutions-focused approach.

A genuine passion for supporting young people to develop independence, confidence and life skills.

The ability to inspire a team and create a culture where high standards, care and accountability go hand in hand.

Why Choose This Path?

This is more than an accommodation management role.

It's an opportunity to shape an important part of student life and make a lasting difference to young people.

Join us and enjoy the opportunity to:

Lead and develop a residential service that plays a vital role in the student experience.

Make a meaningful difference to young people's confidence, independence and wellbeing.

Build a positive residential community where students feel they belong.

Influence the quality, development and future direction of residential provision.

Make a visible difference every day, knowing that the environment you create helps students succeed.

Make it a place where students feel at home, discover their potential and thrive.

Closing Date: 19/11/26 What the college offers its staff Outstanding Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme - 30 days paid annual leave plus 8 days paid bank holidays
• College closure and wellbeing days, including a 2-week paid Christmas closure
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free On-Site Gyms
• Lifestyle Discounts
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Professional Development and career progression
• Additional staff benefits including discounted meals, hair and beauty services and exclusive offers on local attractions Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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