Welfare Advisor

TribePost Ltd; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A university support organization is recruiting a Welfare Advisor to provide guidance on various academic and welfare issues for students. This role involves delivering one-to-one support and advocating for students while ensuring they thrive in the university environment. Key qualifications include a degree-level education and relevant advisory experience. The position offers competitive salary and extensive benefits, including over 40 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Over 40 days paid annual leave

Competitive pension

Extensive development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Discount schemes

Qualifications

• Good general education to degree level standard or equivalent.
• Recent experience of advice work (paid or voluntary).
• A working knowledge of Higher Education.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on academic, financial, housing, and welfare issues.
• Offer one-to-one advice and tailored support for students.
• Support financial hardship applications and provide budgeting advice.

Skills

Advice work experience

Knowledge of Higher Education

Understanding of university regulations

Awareness of current student issues

Education

Good general education to degree level

Qualification in representation/advocacy/advisory area

Job description

Overview

Welfare Advisor – Bucks Students’ Union is recruiting. Location: Primarily based at the High Wycombe Campus. Salary: Grade E: £29,588 – £33,002 per annum. Job Type: Full time, Permanent – based on a 37-hour working week, Monday to Thursday, 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4.30pm, with the flexibility to occasionally work outside the core hours. Closing date for applications: Sunday 8 February 2026 at midnight. Interview date: Thursday 19 February 2026. Start date: as soon as possible.

Benefits

• Over 40 days paid annual leave each year
• A competitive pension
• Extensive development opportunities
• Wellbeing support
• Discount schemes

The Role

In this pivotal role, you’ll provide guidance on a wide range of academic, financial, housing, and welfare issues—ensuring students receive the support they need to thrive at university.

You’ll be working with our diverse membership, offering one-to-one advice, providing tailored support, and advocating for students when needed.

From supporting financial hardship applications and budgeting advice to providing information on academic processes and university regulations, your work will make a real difference to students.

Bucks Students’ Union is a democratic, student-led organisation whose mission is to make life better for students at Bucks. We are committed to improving the student experience and actively seek to bring positive change to student life.

Qualifications and Experience

Education, Qualifications and Experience

• Good general education to degree level standard or equivalent
• Qualification in representation/advocacy/advisory area

Knowledge & Experience

• Recent experience of advice work (paid or voluntary)
• Awareness of current issues facing students
• A working knowledge of Higher Education
• An understanding of university regulations (especially academic) and their application
• Experience of working with diverse groups

To Apply

If you have the skills and experience we require for this role and are looking for a new challenge, please click on APPLY to be considered. We will be in touch should we wish to take your application forward in the recruitment process.

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