Student Wellbeing Officer (1 FTE)

10 months fixed-term maternity cover – July 2025 – May 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated person to join our vibrant Wellbeing team, within the Directorate of Student Support & Success, as a Student Wellbeing Officer for a fixed-term of 10 months to cover maternity leave. The department supports student retention, achievement and satisfaction by providing a range of services to enhance student wellbeing and ensure that all students have access to a range of support appropriate to their needs. The Wellbeing team comprises services that deliver wellbeing advice and guidance, mental health and risk interventions and short-term counselling. Our services are effective, accessible and tailored to the needs of our student community. The service makes a key contribution to the University’s mission to support all students, whatever their background, to reach their full potential.

Our team of Student Wellbeing Officers support students in overcoming life and wellbeing barriers to academic achievement and support them in developing skills that will contribute to their success in higher education and into employment.

Student Wellbeing Officers are responsible for the day-to-day provision of complex case management, liaising with colleagues from academic and professional service departments, contributing to risk assessments and providing guidance and support to students.

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.

Please contact Rachael Hunt, Lead Student Wellbeing Officer, at Rachael.hunt@roehampton.ac.uk for further information.

The closing date for completed applications is 21^st April 2025

Interview date expected to be w/c 28^th April 2025

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

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