Senior Student Advisor

University of Leicester Students' Union; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity leave

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Job summary

University of Leicester Students' Union in Leicester is seeking a Senior Student Advisor to support the delivery and development of the Advice Service. You will work closely with students, Student Advisors, colleagues and external partners to provide high-quality guidance on academic, accommodation and wellbeing matters.

The role includes supervising and developing a team of Student Advisors, contributing to projects to enhance student support, and collaborating with other departments to ensure

Qualifications

• Experience of providing advice or guidance, leading staff or volunteers, and supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills, high level of organisation and commitment to a student-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop a team of Student Advisors.
• Contribute to projects that enhance student support.
• Work collaboratively with other departments.
• Help ensure students have access to accurate information, signposting and appropriate support.

Job description

Listed by University of Leicester Students' Union

Applying

Application deadline: Thu 03 Sep 2026 09:00

Hours

34.50

Interview

Fri 11 Sep 2026

Details

We are looking for a passionate and proactive Senior Student Advisor to support the delivery and development of our Advice Service. Working closely with students, Student Advisors, colleagues and external partners, you will provide high-quality advice and guidance on a range of academic, accommodation and wellbeing matters.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience of providing advice or guidance, leading staff or volunteers, and supporting individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. They will be an excellent communicator, highly organised, and committed to delivering an outstanding student-focused service.

As part of the role, you will supervise and develop a team of Student Advisors, contribute to projects that enhance student support, work collaboratively with other departments, and help ensure students have access to accurate information, effective signposting and appropriate support when they need it most.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we are committed to establishing a positive working environment for all staff members that is fair, equitable and free from discriminatory practice. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability status.

Benefits include:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Closing Date: Thursday 3 rd September 2026
Interviews: Friday 11 th September 2026

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.