Senior Student Advisor

University of Leicester Students' Union; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity leave

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Job summary

University of Leicester Students’ Union is seeking a 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 academic, accommodation and wellbeing matters.

The successful candidate will supervise and develop a team of Student Advisors, contribute to projects that enhance student support, and ensure accurate information and effective

Qualifications

• Experience in providing advice or guidance
• Experience leading staff or volunteers
• Experience supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop a team of Student Advisors
• Contribute to projects that enhance student support
• Help ensure students have access to accurate information and effective signposting

Job description

Senior Student Advisor

Location University of Leicester Students’ Union, LE1 7RH
Contract Type Permanent
Salary £30,162
Hours 34.5 hours per week

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
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

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