Student Opportunities Manager (Operations)
| Posting date: | 24 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,610 to £39,906 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 May 2026 |
| Location: | York, North Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | York St John University |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 041-26-R |
Summary
Full time, fixed term.
Location: Agile (York campus)
Salary: £34,610 to £39,906 per annum
Introduction to YSJ 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 team delivers a wide range of opportunities, including global (study abroad and short-term programmes), internships, graduate roles, part-time jobs, volunteering, and work experience.
The Role
This is a full time (37 hours per week) fixed term role for 13 months.
The Student Opportunities Manager (Operations) will lead our team of Student Opportunities Coordinators (4) and interns (2), ensuring the delivery of high‑quality opportunities and maximising engagement, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Working closely with the Deputy Head, the post holder will act as Project Lead for the Turing Scheme (Global mobility programme), with responsibility for finance, reporting, and compliance to support the delivery of programme objectives.
Required skills and experience
We are seeking a confident and capable line manager with proven project and financial management skills. The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal, communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving abilities. Knowledge or experience of global mobility would be beneficial.
Additional information
This role is available for internal secondment as well as external applicants.
For any queries, please contact Caroline Smith (c.smith1@yorksj.ac.uk), Deputy Head for Student and Graduate Employability (Partnerships and Opportunities).
Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.
It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and presentation. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.
We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented 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.
This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we may close earlier if we receive a high level of applications.
Application process support
We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate application form guidance below which provides advice about completing the application process.
If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk. 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. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk)
Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can be helpful in shaping your responses, but we encourage you to share your answers in your own words.
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
- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan after six months service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
- Relocation expenses package for certain roles
- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)
Further information about life at YSJ
Our attached 'further information' document below provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.
Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees
Read the latest news, views and stories from our staff and students.
Read more about our commitment to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can.
Closing Date - Thursday 07 May 2026 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date - Thursday 21 May 2026
Location: Agile (York campus)
Salary: £34,610 to £39,906 per annum
Introduction to YSJ 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 team delivers a wide range of opportunities, including global (study abroad and short-term programmes), internships, graduate roles, part-time jobs, volunteering, and work experience.
The Role
This is a full time (37 hours per week) fixed term role for 13 months.
The Student Opportunities Manager (Operations) will lead our team of Student Opportunities Coordinators (4) and interns (2), ensuring the delivery of high‑quality opportunities and maximising engagement, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Working closely with the Deputy Head, the post holder will act as Project Lead for the Turing Scheme (Global mobility programme), with responsibility for finance, reporting, and compliance to support the delivery of programme objectives.
Required skills and experience
We are seeking a confident and capable line manager with proven project and financial management skills. The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal, communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving abilities. Knowledge or experience of global mobility would be beneficial.
Additional information
This role is available for internal secondment as well as external applicants.
For any queries, please contact Caroline Smith (c.smith1@yorksj.ac.uk), Deputy Head for Student and Graduate Employability (Partnerships and Opportunities).
Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.
It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and presentation. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.
We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented 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.
This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we may close earlier if we receive a high level of applications.
Application process support
We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate application form guidance below which provides advice about completing the application process.
If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk. 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. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk)
Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can be helpful in shaping your responses, but we encourage you to share your answers in your own words.
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
- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan after six months service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
- Relocation expenses package for certain roles
- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)
Further information about life at YSJ
Our attached 'further information' document below provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.
Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees
Read the latest news, views and stories from our staff and students.
Read more about our commitment to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can.
Closing Date - Thursday 07 May 2026 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date - Thursday 21 May 2026
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