Associate Director of Wellbeing and Disability

Fixed Term (- Dec 25)

Interview Date: Monday 25 November 2024

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. 

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.  

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and make a real difference.  

The role

Reporting to the Director of Student Life, and playing a key role in the Chief Student Officer Leadership Team, this Interim role of Associate Director of Wellbeing and Disability will:

• Play a pivotal role in shaping the student wellbeing and disability services for our diverse student body through continuous improvement reviews, preparing for the submission to the University Mental Health Charter and preparing for the introduction of the new OFS E6 Conditions of Registration. 
• Lead on effective operations of wellbeing and disability services which are proactive, inclusive, consistent, responsive to the spectrum of student need and contribute to the student experience whilst maximising student retention, progression and success, via contributions to the new Access and Participation plans. 
• Co-ordinate exceptional and complex student welfare cases, and case management, safeguarding cases and sexual misconduct and harassment

The role is integral to the institution's commitment to providing a supportive environment, improving student wellbeing and ensuring all students meet their potential.

About you

The successful candidate will have experience in delivering high quality and forward thinking wellbeing and disability services and will have a strong track record of management in a Higher Education environment. They will have a good understanding of student wellbeing needs and the reasonable adjustment support Universities can put in places to enable the success of all student groups. The role will require a natural, authentic leader who can balance strategic challenges with the imperative to deliver effective solutions through a dedicated team of professionals, keeping student success at the heart of their decision making at all times. 

This is a great opportunity to help shape the future path of the University and will suit someone who is driven, highly collegiate, responsive, and innovative.

This is a fixed term (up to one year), interim role. 

What we can offer

In addition to salary, you will receive a generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus 7 university closure days and 8 bank holidays, a market-leading pension, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter. You will also be asked to address some brief questions to help us assess your suitability for the position.

For an informal conversation please contact:

Laura Smythson, Associate Director of Wellbeing and Disability via l.smythson@surrey.ac.uk 

Interviews will be held on campus on the 25th November 2024.

We appreciate that sometimes people can be put off applying if they don't match every requirement. However, if you're excited about the role and think you can do what we've described we welcome your application.

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