Wellbeing Coordinator

University of Birmingham Guild of Students; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Full sick pay

Equality & Diversity training

Discounted gym membership

Nest pension with Guild matched 4-6%

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

University of Birmingham Guild of Students is seeking a Wellbeing Coordinator in Residence Life to support delivery of the Residence Life Strategy and foster an inclusive, engaging environment for all students living in Guild-supported accommodation.

You will take responsibility for student support operations in residential housing, recruit, train and supervise student staff, and work with internal and external stakeholders as a positive ambassador for the Guild.

Qualifications

• Takes responsibility for operation of student support in residential accommodation.
• Recruits, trains and supervises student staff following policy and procedures.
• Maintains a highly student and customer focused approach with emphasis on teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate student support in residential accommodation.
• Recruit, train and supervise student staff within policy.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders as a Guild ambassador.
• Support a culture of ambitious targets and positive team spirit.

Skills

Student focus

Teamwork

Staff supervision

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

This role is part of the Residence Life department working collectively with colleagues delivering the Guild’s support activity for students living in University and nominated accommodation. The department sits within the Community & Representation Directorate.

The Wellbeing Coordinator role is to support delivery of the Residence Life Strategy. We expect the Wellbeing Coordinator to help create an inclusive and engaging environment for all.

The role is required:

• To take responsibility for the operation of student support in residential accommodation.

• To help recruit, train and supervise student staff in the department, working within service policy and procedures to monitor performance and act when appropriate

Success in the role will require a highly student and customer focused approach together with an emphasis on teamwork. The role involves collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a positive ambassador for the Guild and facilitating under-represented groups to find a comfortable place here. Supporting a culture of ambitious targets and a positive team spirit are also key.

Details

• Wellbeing Coordinator (Residence Life)
• £29,919 gross per annum – 35.5 hours per week

The benefits

We offer great benefits including:

• 36 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 7 Closed Days), meaning you will not work during Christmas, New Year or Easter.
• Full sick pay from the moment you start working for us.
• A comprehensive suite of basic training for all employees which includes Equality & Diversity, Mental Health Awareness and Data Protection
• Discounted membership rates at University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness
• The opportunity for new staff to join the NEST pension scheme. The Guild contributes a matched payment of between 4-6% of your salary
• A range of wellbeing benefits

We are a Times 100 Best Companies to Work For employer and in our most recent staff survey (April 2024) 80% of our staff said they would recommend this organisation as a good place to work.

The Guild of Students is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

• Closing date for applications: Monday 24th August 2026, 9am.
• Provisional Interview Date: Friday 11th September 2026