Director of Student Life, Full time

We are looking for an innovative and strategic Director of Student Life to join our vibrant Student Support and Success team. The Student Support and Success directorate plays a pivotal role in shaping student experience, driving engagement, and empowering students to achieve their full potential. As the Director of Student Life, you will lead transformative initiatives that foster student success and enhance the university experience. You will provide visionary leadership across key areas of student life, ensuring that our services are adaptive and tailored to meet the evolving needs of a dynamic and diverse student body. This role will develop innovative and effective pre-entry support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, as well as preventative and proactive interventions to support at-risk students, ensuring all learners are empowered to thrive and succeed.

In collaboration with key stakeholders, you will play an integral part of shaping the future of student success at the University, directly contributing to improved outcomes and a vibrant academic community. You will work closely with senior leadership and play an active role in influencing decision-making around student life matters. This role uniquely leads the relationship management with the Roehampton Student’s Union.

The postholder must have significant experience leading teams and developing strategic approaches to improving academic outcomes and enhancing student experience 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, please click the 'Apply' buton, above, where you will find full details, how to apply, as well as further information about the benefits of working for us.

The closing date for completed applications is: Thursday, 6 February

It is expected that interviews will be held on: Monday, 17 February

The University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer.

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