The role is part of a high-functioning team focused on ensuring students have a smooth transition into university. The post-holder will lead on the delivery of activities supporting the transition of students joining the university, with a particular focus on our pre-arrival programme Head Start which offers a mixture of event types, from three-day residentials, to one-day events and an online programme.
The Person
The successful applicant will have a flair for delivering high quality, student-centric events in the context of Higher Education. They will be detailed-focused, have excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with stakeholders across the organisation. They will be forward-thinking and demonstrate a can-do attitude.
Directorate/Function
Raise the achievement of students throughout their journeys at Kingston University
The Directorate’s role is to provide guidance and support for learning, enhance the employability of our students, promote access, participation and inclusion, offer students the right development opportunities for them and support all student activities through collating and utilising survey data. Our activities are student-centred and developed in conjunction with staff and students. Together we provide expert advice, guidance and initiatives that supports course teams to improve teaching quality. Our careers and employability function helps students acquire professional experience and be ready to hit the ground running when starting their careers.
As a Directorate, we are service-oriented, honest and collaborative and use evidence-based approaches. We take a whole life cycle approach to student success to help improve student outcomes for students of all backgrounds.
Further information
This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £37,646 per annum.
Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 15th August 2023 and Wednesday 16th August 2023.
For informal enquiries, please contact Kristina Ellis, Transition Programmes Manager.
Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are – so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
To apply click on ‘Apply Now’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email [email protected] or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.