Student Support and Wellbeing Officer - 16369

Brunel University of London; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel Medical School seeks two Student Support and Wellbeing Advisers. This role involves providing critical support to medical and PA students, ensuring their wellbeing and fitness to practice. Candidates should have experience in student support, understand wellbeing issues, and be able to handle sensitive situations. This is a fantastic opportunity for organized professionals looking to enhance the student experience within a leading institution.

Qualifications

• Experience in a student support role preferably within a medical school.
• Understanding of challenges faced in academic and clinical environments.
• Ability to work with regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Provide wellbeing and fitness to practice advice to students.
• Develop workshops and peer-mentoring systems for student support.
• Serve as the first point of contact for support needs.

Skills

Student welfare and wellbeing issues

Handling sensitive information

Knowledge of statutory requirements

Working with institutional policies

Job description

Brunel Medical School is recruiting for two Student Support and Wellbeing Advisers. This role will provide support to current and prospective medical and PA students. This post will be the first point of contact for students regarding wellbeing and fitness to practice advice.

Directorate

Student Journey

Department

Student Services

Team

Wellbeing, Inclusion and Support

Sub Team

Student Support and Wellbeing

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time

Posted Date

17/07/2025

Closing Date

07/08/2025

Ref No

4880

Documents

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Location: Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary: Grade 6 from: £34,145 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £38,638 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting

Hours: Full-time

Contract Type: Permanent

Brunel University of London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.

For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home

While the position is advertised as full-time and permanent, we welcome applications from part-time candidates, as a job shared arrangement may be considered.

Description Of College/Department Or Aims Of Department

Brunel University of London is a world-class university based in Uxbridge, West London. Brunel established a new medical school in 2022 which is rapidly growing and attracting a diverse cohort of both UK and international students. In 2023, the Physician Associate (PA) programme was successfully integrated into the medical school, further strengthening its multidisciplinary approach. The Medical School is part of the College of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences, a leading provider of health professional education including Physiotherapy, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and Psychology programmes.

Brunel Medical School is recruiting for two Student Support and Wellbeing Officers. This role will provide support to current and prospective medical and PA students. This post will be the first point of contact for students regarding wellbeing and fitness to practice advice. Including making independent decisions to ensure that students have access to the relevant well-being and academic support tailored to their individual needs. The role will support: the development of workshops, peer-mentoring systems, events, and activities within the Brunel Medical School and ‘House System’ to enhance the students’ experience throughout medical school.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly professional and organised individual.

The Successful Candidate Should Have

• Experience of working in a student support role preferably within a medical School, clinical or other academic environment.
• Ability to demonstrate experience working with statutory requirements, institutional policies, and regulatory bodies, preferably within a medical school, clinical setting, or other academic environment.
• Have a strong understanding of student welfare and wellbeing issues, including the challenges faced in academic and clinical environments.
• Experience of handling sensitive information and situations
• Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of the critical role student support services have in enhancing the student experience and supporting both student retention and academic achievement.
  
  
  

Closing date for applications: Thursday 7 August 2025 at 11:59pm

Interview are scheduled to take place on: TBC

For further information contact, Debbie Dyson, Student Support and Wellbeing Manager at [e-mail] .

For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk

If you have any technical issues please contact us at: [e-mail]

All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment.

Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under- represented in our workforce.