Associate Director (Student Support and Careers)

Associate Director (Student Support and Careers)

Professional Services

Learning, Teaching and Student Experience

This job is only available to University of Bradford staff.  It may be released externally should we not appoint internally.

University of Bradford

At the University of Bradford, we are committed to creating social, cultural and economic impact through education, inclusion and opportunity. Our focus on social mobility and student success has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last three years.

Safeguarding

The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices.

Directorate of Student Experience and Teaching Excellence

The Directorate leads the University’s strategic approach to student experience, support and success, playing a key role in wellbeing, engagement, inclusion and employability.

What you will be doing

As Associate Director – Student Support & Careers, you will provide strategic leadership across student wellbeing, safeguarding, engagement, careers and employability services.

You will:

• Lead high-quality, student-centred support and careers services. 
• Act as the University’s Designated Safeguarding Lead. 
• Lead strategic and operational service improvement initiatives. 
• Build effective internal and external partnerships. 
• Provide leadership across a range of professional service teams. 

Qualifications/Experience

You will bring:

• Significant senior-level experience within student support, wellbeing, safeguarding, careers or related services in higher education or a similarly complex environment. 
• Strong leadership, influencing and change management skills. 
• Understanding of the UK higher education landscape and student experience. 
• Experience of leading teams and delivering service improvement. 
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. 

A relevant degree (or equivalent experience) is essential. DSL safeguarding certification, or willingness to obtain this, is also required.

Do not meet every requirement? We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from candidates whose experience may not align perfectly with every aspect of the role.

Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford 

At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

In Return we Offer:

• 30 days annual leave and 13 statutory and customary days.
• Family-friendly policies
• Campus facilities including:
• Unique fitness centre
• Eye clinic
• Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation,
• Counselling & mental health services
• On site nursery
• Food & drink outlets
• Generous employer contribution pension schemes - Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts

Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.

Additional Information:

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please reach out to Tori McKay at View email address on jobs.bradford.ac.uk.

Interviews to be held w/c 8th June. 

Further details:

Confronting Inequality : Celebrating Diversity

At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.  

In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics.  The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.