Head of Wellbeing (SS100)

Student Services plays a key role in supporting students to achieve to their full potential, by offering advice and guidance to help reduce any barriers to their success. Our student body is extremely diverse and because of the variety of support needs that our students have, our work can be fast-moving and challenging but very rewarding. Student Services is currently in a period of transition and growth so it is an exciting time to be joining the team.

The main purpose of role is to provide strategic and operational leadership to the Wellbeing Service at UWL.  It is essential that the postholder should be able to articulate a vision and a strategy to ensure that this vital aspect of our student services is effective and on the leading edge of professional practice. In particular, they should deliver a service that is proactive and support the students to be inclusive in the curriculum.

The postholder is part of the Student Services Management Team and is required to contribute their ideas and experience to the running of Student Services as a whole.  Furthermore, they will ensure that the work of the Wellbeing Service is routinely evaluated and analysed, providing data to contribute to wider University initiatives.

Applicants must have proven working knowledge of the needs of students covering a range of disabilities, mental health, learning difficulties and counselling.  Knowledge of current disability legislation, funding and policy implementation is essential for this post, as is previous experience of working in an advisory role in the higher education sector. 

Applicants will need to be educated to a degree level. You will be an experienced professional and be trained on a range of disabilities and/or mental health.  An excellent working knowledge of students with disability and mental health issues underpinned by continuous professional development.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of effective leadership and innovation. They will be committed to understanding student needs and to improving student outcomes working closely with students and staff at all levels in the University to ensure the wellbeing and legal contractual policies are delivered in a timely manner and to a very high standard. They will be able to articulate a clear vision and will have a strong understanding of current and emerging good practice within the sector.

The University of West London is a leading modern university specialising in the education and development of exceptional creative, business and service professionals.  We set ourselves apart by being a career focussed, professionally engaged, university of quality.  We have grown in both size and reputation and have been ranked the best modern University in London (The Times/The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018).  With the Elizabeth line opening we will be even more accessible, with Ealing 42 minutes away from Reading and 24 minutes from Liverpool Street.

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.

CVs without an online application will not be accepted

An Enhanced DBS Certificate is required for this post (to be undertaken upon appointment). Please find attached the University’s Criminal Convictions, Disclosure and Barring Policy and Procedure for further information.

Closing Date: 26 Aug 2018
Category: Management & Professional