Student Support Advisor

Rose Bruford College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday + Bank Holidays

On-site facilities

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Rose Bruford College in Sidcup invites applications for a Student Support Advisor to support the Head of Student Life, help plan the College’s Student Life programme and contribute to an inclusive student experience.

You will coordinate the Student Voice agenda with the Students' Union and course reps; bring strong organisational and communication skills; and handle sensitive situations with professionalism and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience in student services in higher education.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with students, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to handle sensitive and complex situations with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of mental health first aid and responding to students in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head of Student Life to plan the College’s Student Life programme and enhance student support services.
• Coordinate and deliver the College's Student Voice agenda, collaborating with the Students' Union, course Representatives and academic departments.

Skills

Student services experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Mental health first aid knowledge

Job description

Location: Sidcup

Salary: £26,197 - £30,175 per annum

Vacancy Type: 35 hours per week / 52 weeks per year

Why Join Us?

• Be a vital part of a creative and inspiring academic community.


• Play a key role in enhancing student wellbeing and success.


• Work in a fast-paced, student-centred environment with a passionate team.

About The Role

As Student Support Advisor, you will:

• Work with the Head of Student Life to carry out planning of the College’s Student Life programme which seeks to contribute to the transformation the student experience by enhancing student support services and inclusive learning environments.


• Support the coordination and delivery of the College's Student Voice agenda, working collaboratively with the Students' Union, Course Representatives and academic departments to ensure student feedback informs service development and enhancement.

What We’re Looking For

We Need a Dedicated And Empathetic Team Player With

• Experience in student services in higher education.


• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.


• Excellent communication skills to engage with students, staff, and external stakeholders.


• The ability to handle sensitive and complex situations with professionalism and confidentiality.


• Knowledge of mental health first aid and responding to students in crisis

What’s in it for You?

• A role where you make a real difference in students' lives.


• A supportive and dynamic work environment.


• Opportunities for career development and training in student support services.


• The chance to work in a creative and inclusive higher education setting.

The College offers a salary range of £26,197 - £30,175, 35 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays.

In return you will work in a pleasant environment with good on-site facilities and terms and conditions of employment.

The College is committed to a policy of equal opportunities in compliance with the Equality Act 2010 and welcomes applications regardless of community, background, religious belief, gender, age, racial/ethnic group. Marital status, sexual orientation, dependent responsibility or disability.

Applications should be received by 17:00pm on Wednesday 7 October 2026