Student Engagement and Wellbeing Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Mai 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £26,953 i £28,253 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Thurso, KW14 7AN |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | HIJOBS |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 348938 |
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A college + university like no other
With 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye, and Outer Hebrides, we cover a geographic area larger than Wales, comprising 40% of Scotland’s coastline. Our campuses and centres are located within historic towns and villages, set amongst the shorelines, mountains, and moors, with local staff working across our region to support our students and communities.
Position: We are seeking a Student Engagement & Wellbeing Officer to be based at our Thurso campus.
Responsibilities: To deliver cross college guidance services to support students across the college, offering advice, support, and guidance on a wide range of issues. They will be responsible for developing and embedding a cross-college approach to student engagement including liaison with HISA to support class representation and student voice.
The Student Engagement and Wellbeing Officer will be responsible for organising, delivering and co-ordinating services and activities to promote, maintain and improve mental health and wellbeing. This may include providing wellbeing support and personal development guidance to students via drop-in or online sessions, facilitated peer support opportunities, workshop delivery and / or social activities and will signpost specialist advice where appropriate.
The post holder will work with other colleagues across the college, including curriculum, student records, performance and planning.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidates will have SCQF Level 7 qualification (or equivalent) in an appropriate area, demonstrable knowledge and successful experience of delivering high quality student services and previous experience of supporting and advocating on behalf of others. As well as effective coordination and allocation of resources.
A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.
Salary: £26,953 - £28,253 per annum, pro rata
Location: Thurso
Working Hours: 21 hours per week, Permanent
Closing Date: 2nd June 2025, 12 noon
Post Ref: NWH SEWO 01
Benefits of working for us:
· 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
· Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
· 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
· Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
· Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
· Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings and Cycle to Work Scheme
· £80 towards cost of glasses required for VDU work
To Apply: For a full job description and an application form, download the pack at: Staff - Vacancies (uhi.ac.uk) or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk