Job Description

Salary

24,685 - 26,707 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full-Time

Job category/type

Full-Time/Term Time

Job reference

REC00003761



The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group - one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role:

The Student Support Services Department offers a complete in-house service to support students throughout their time at the University. The Department's activities cover a wide range of support services disciplines, dealing with personal support, student advice, student wellbeing services, disability services, student finance, chaplaincy, ResLife and more. The Department also leads on student safeguarding and student experience projects for the University.

The core purpose of this role is to provide ensure that students feel supported and receive an excellent level of support, enabling them to thrive and play an actively engaged part of our vibrant student community.

This is a front facing role, so staff are required to be on campus during opening hours (08:30 - 17:00/16:00). We do offer time off in lieu of working weekend events and ad hoc work from home requests will be considered on a case by case business, business need allowing.

The interview date is current planned for 04 September 2025.

If you require any further information about this role, please contact Christine Barton at Christine.barton@port.ac.uk.

Employer, External Only:

University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale. Generous pension scheme. Generous leave entitlement of 32-35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure. Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working. Staff discounts and loyalty schemes. Staff car parking and discounted public travel. Excellent training and development opportunities. Staff wellbeing programmes. Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities. Discounted learning. Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme. The perks don't stop there - click 'apply' for further information on My Reward and Benefits

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.