Student Engagement Tutor

University College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University College Birmingham is seeking a talented Student Engagement Tutor to join our Business School. You will deliver personal tutorials across Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes to support student success and career development.

In this role you will mentor students to achieve goals, help plan their careers, and coordinate events to enhance employability. The post offers a permanent, full-time contract with hybrid working in Birmingham and a salary of £28,031 to £30,378 per annum.

Qualifications

• Deliver engaging personal tutorials across Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes.
• Able to mentor students to set goals and plan career development.
• Experience arranging events to support student skills and employability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an engaging personal tutorial provision across Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes.
• Support student success through mentoring and targeted academic guidance.
• Organise and participate in events to build student capability.
• Manage diverse student needs across levels and disciplines.

Skills

Mentoring

Student support

Event organisation

Job description

Job Title: Student Engagement Tutor

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £28,031 - £30,378 per annum - SS3

Job type: Permanent, Full-Time

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role

University College Birmingham is entering one of the most ambitious and dynamic phases of our growth, making this an exciting time to join the UCB Business School. We are currently seeking a talented, experienced Student Engagement Tutor who is passionate about student success to join our team.

As a teaching-focused institution, we take great pride in preparing students to excel and make a significant impact in their careers. We're looking for an individual with a clear enthusiasm for mentoring, dedication to student support, and a commitment to making a positive difference in students' lives. With a rapidly growing student community and expanding curriculum, we look forward to discovering the unique expertise and energy you can bring to our students.

In this role, you'll be responsible for delivering an engaging personal tutorial provision across Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes. We're particularly interested in candidates who bring hands‑on experience in working with students to achieve goals and plan career development. Experience in organising events is also highly valued as we support our students in honing their skills and strategic capabilities. Organisational skills are key, as you manage various student needs across different levels of study and disciplines. If you're ready to contribute to this pivotal journey, we would love to hear from you!

University College Birmingham has invested over £140 million in new facilities over the last decade, with multiple state‑of‑the‑art teaching buildings that can be explored on our website. Our commitment to this growth continues, with upcoming developments in our Business School and digital capabilities to enhance our student experience further.

Benefits

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 29 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government/Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions - 20.9%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily‑subsidised on‑site car parking in central Birmingham
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free on‑site gym membership

Extra Information

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Friday 28th August 2026.

Interview Date - Monday 14th September 2026.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Student Engagement Tutor, Personal Tutor, Academic Tutor, Student Success Tutor, Student Support Tutor, Personal Development Tutor, Progress Tutor, Academic Success Coach, Student Success Coach, Learning Mentor, Student Engagement Officer, Student Support Officer, Student Experience Officer, Student Adviser, Academic Adviser, Student Retention Officer, Student Development Officer, Higher Education Tutor, Undergraduate Tutor, Postgraduate Tutor, Business Tutor, Employability Tutor, may also be considered for this role