Director of Student Futures, Full time

We are looking for an innovative and strategic Director of Student Futures to join our vibrant Student Support and Success team. The purpose of Student Support and Success is to drive student support, engagement, and success at the University towards the goal of improving student outcomes and enhancing student experience. The Director of Student Futures will lead the strategic oversight and continuous improvement of employability-related activity, delivering a high-quality service for all students, which maximises their career potential and achieves excellent outcomes.

The appointed post-holder will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of proactive student support and embedded career preparation, including significant enhancement in building work experience opportunities and leading on ambitious plans to achieve successful graduate outcomes across all schools at the University of Roehampton.

The postholder must have significant experience leading teams and developing strategic approaches to improving employability and career opportunities for students in higher education.

At Roehampton, we change lives by helping our students to develop the confidence, knowledge and adaptability they need for a successful graduate career and fulfilling life.

We are a supportive, close-knit and inclusive community, with a proud history in higher education stretching back more than 175 years. Our values come from this rich history, built on community, engagement and partnership, with a belief that no matter their background, we can help our students realise their ambitions.  Our graduates today have excellent employment prospects, and are part of a thriving global community of Roehampton alumni.

We provide an engaging portfolio of courses across the creative arts, social sciences, law, humanities, literature, education, business, and human and life sciences, including nursing. We also have an excellent research profile. With international reach, our research informs policy, enriches culture and improves people’s lives. 

We are based on a beautiful 64-acre parkland campus, located in the heart of south-west London. Our staff have access to excellent facilities and a generous range of staff benefits.

To find out more information about the role and what we’re looking for, visit the Working at Roehampton section of our website where you will find full details, how to apply, as well as further information about the benefits of working for us.

We are London’s Campus University, based on a beautiful 54-acre parkland campus. This short video will give you a taste of life at our wonderful campus and its excellent facilities.

Professional Services/Support staff up to Grade RU6 have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme; and on RU7 and above, have access to the University’s Retirement Savings Group Pension Plan, a defined contribution scheme, provided by Royal London.  Our full range of benefits are available here.

Further information can be found on the job description. If you would like to apply for this excellent opportunity, please click on ‘apply now’ or visit the working at Roehampton pages of our website and search ‘Director of Student Futures’. If you have any specific questions on the role, please contact Aleata Alstad-Calkins, Director of Student Support & Success.

The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and aims to create a culture and environment where students and staff are treated fairly. The University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer. 

The closing date for completed applications is: 6 January 2025

It is expected that interviews will be held: 13 January 2025

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