Job Description

Introduction to York St John university

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

The Team

The Student Wellbeing, Disability and Inclusion Service provides student support via several routes, via two teams: Disability and Inclusion and Wellbeing, responsible for delivery of excellent support services to students.

The post-holder will lead partnership work across the city and be the senior owner for several key priorities facing the University.

The role

The post-holder will lead a data-informed, progressive, professional service providing responsive support to our evolving student community. Alongside leadership across the University, a central component of our work is progressing the Student Support Champion for Higher Education: . Other critical projects include implementation of work to progress achievement of the Mental Health Charter Award.

Required skills and experience

We are seeking a strategic leader with experience of managing services. The successful candidate will have experience of bringing about positive change and have exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence, inspire and motivate others.

They will have clinical training and excellent communication skills. The post-holder will have experience of responding quickly, calmly and appropriately to a fast paced environment with high levels of risk and complexity.

Additional information

Any queries about the specifics of the role and suitability for the post should be directed to Laura Hallett (Director of Student Success and Learning Services) via email: .

Interviews are expected to be held on Monday 2nd October or Tuesday 3rd October; those who apply are asked to keep these dates free.

If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact . Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us.

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities to support staff from different backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form.

Our benefits package

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan after six months service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Relocation expenses package for certain roles

Further information about life at YSJ

Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees

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We are committed to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can, read more .

Closing date - Tuesday 19th September 2023 at midnight

Provisional interview date - Monday 2nd October 2023

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