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Student Welfare Adviser
University of Derby —Kedleston
- £32,942.00 - £42,523.55 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Office
- University
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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HR Administrator
Derby County Football Club —Derby
- Overtime
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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People & Culture (HR) Advisor (Part time)
CIMSPA —Loughborough
- £35,000 a year
- Part-time
- Human resources
- Training & development
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HR Advisor - 2 posts
Derby City Council —Derby
- £40,777 - £45,091 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Wellbeing and Inclusion Assistant (Fixed Term/Secondment)
East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust —Nottingham
- £28,392 - £31,157 a year
- Overtime
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Operations Advisor
SDL Surveying —Nottingham
- £26,228 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Salesforce
- Analysis skills
- Data entry
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Personal Academic Tutor
UK MANAGEMENT COLLEGE —Derby
- £26,437 - £26,438 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Bachelor's degree
- Business
- Communication skills
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People & Culture Advisor
Tapestry Learning Partnership —Nottingham
- £31,870 - £34,032 a year
- Human resources
- Recruiting
HR Advisor
NHS Professionals —Nottingham
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Hospital
- Human resources
- Organisational skills
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Client Care Advisor (16hrs)
IVC —Derby
- Up to £10,574.72 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Client Associate (Derby)
Health Partners —Derby
- £24,784.50 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Databases
- Annual leave
HR Advisor
TheNottingham —Nottingham
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Human resources
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
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Patient Services Advisor - Central Operations Admin
Aspiro Healthcare —Derby
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
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Service Advisor
Stratstone —Derby
- Customer service
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Compliance Advisor
Flint Bishop —Derby
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Healthy Lifestyle Advisor
ABL Health —Mansfield
- £25,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- No degree
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
People Advisor
Nova Education Trust —Nottingham
- £34,434 - £39,153 a year
- Human resources
- School
Personal Advisor (Leaving Care Service)
Civic Recruitment Limited —Nottingham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
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- £26,228 a year
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Student Welfare Adviser

University of Derby -
Kedleston

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£32,942.00 - £42,523.55 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Sick pay

Qualifications

Stakeholder collaboration
Case note recording
Case record updates
De-escalation techniques
Microsoft Office
Collaboration with schools and educational staff
Continuous improvement cycles oversight
Working with students
Client services
Post-secondary education experience
Conflict management
Organisational skills
Customer support
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Student welfare
Business
Signposting to community resources
Teaching
Negotiation

Full job description

Job details

Responsible to

Student Welfare Manager

Location

Kedleston Road, Derby Campus

Closing date

Monday 24 August 2026

Salary

£32,942 to £36,977 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £42,523.55 per annum)

Job grade

ATOS 6

Reference

0190-26

Contract type

Fixed term contract 12 months

Post type

Full-time

Adaptive working type

Onsite
This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location.

About the University

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department

The Registry support all aspects of the student journey, right from initial enquiry and application, all the way through to final award and student completion. We strive to provide an outstanding service to all our users and to be thought leaders in our fields of expertise, developing research informed practise. Registry teams work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver a high-performance culture that promotes wellbeing, diversity and opportunity for all, supporting excellent student experience.

About Student Services

Student Services at the University of Derby is committed to providing the best possible support services to our students, to enhance the student experience, to help students achieve their full potential and to meet the strategic aims of the University. These services are central to the student experience they are visible, seamless, effective and tailored to the needs of our student community. As part of this commitment, a transformational programme of work is underway in Student Services to ensure that the support we deliver meets the needs of our students. We are excited for this next chapter in our service and welcome applicants with vision, drive and a passion for supporting student success.

About the role

The Student Welfare Adviser plays a key role in delivering a responsive, frontline support service to students across the University. Acting as a first point of contact, you will provide timely advice and guidance on a wide range of wellbeing, financial and personal issues, resolving queries wherever possible and triaging to specialist services when required. You will have an understanding of safeguarding and be confident responding appropriately to students at risk

You will support students through one-to-one interactions, helping them navigate the challenges of university life, build resilience and remain engaged with their studies. The role also includes responding to urgent and complex situations, working collaboratively with academic schools and professional services, and contributing to preventative wellbeing initiatives across the student lifecycle.

This position is offered on a 12 month fixed-term basis to cover a period of maternity leave. There may be the potential for the contract to be extended beyond this date, however this cannot be guaranteed.

About You

You will have experience of delivering high-quality, student-centred support within a Higher Education environment or a similar setting supporting adults. You are confident working with students facing a range of personal, financial and wellbeing challenges, and can provide practical, solution-focused guidance through both brief interventions and ongoing support.

With excellent interpersonal skills, you can build rapport quickly, manage sensitive situations and work effectively with academic and professional colleagues. You are organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, with a strong understanding of the pressures and barriers affecting students in Higher Education.

Principal accountabilities

To provide a welcoming, supportive and knowledgeable service to students with a wide range of queries, either face-to-face, online, telephone and chat enquiries

To resolve problems in relation to student advice on matters such as SFE funding, disability support (DSA) and other areas of wellbeing support within Student Services and act as the initial student point of contact for areas directed through the Student Welfare Service.

To efficiently and effectively answer queries at the initial enquiry stage wherever possible. To make a judgement when referral to a specialist advisor is necessary and to book an appointment ensuring that the advisor is appropriately briefed on the students’ query.

Provide 1-1 support and guidance to students who are having difficulties functioning or continuing their studies for non-academic reasons, to help them successfully engage with university life and avoid crises. This might include, for example, helping students access resources within and beyond the University, understand University policy/procedures, and develop necessary life skills and positive coping strategies.

Assist in managing the initial response to acute student crisis situations calmly, sensitively and efficiently, in conjunction with the Student Welfare Manager, other colleagues in Student Services and/or relevant University and external services.

Provide a first and point of contact for vulnerable students, those at risk of non-engagement and particularly those who may be reluctant to access professional services or students who are unsure of which support service to access. Offer a practical, problem-solving approach to help them engage successfully with their academic studies and appropriate support services.

Be passionate about a “student first” approach and actively seek feedback to measure the impact of the service delivery and review, identify and develop improvements to services working with the Student Welfare Manager.

Work in accordance with university policies and procedures, regulatory frameworks, GDPR and other key legislation ensure accuracy and consistency in approach to making decisions and delivering processes based upon criteria. At all times work towards ensuring that service level agreements are met, which deliver the highest level of service to all students, internal customers and stakeholders

Together with colleagues provide a ‘wellbeing drop-in’ and triage service to students helping them access appropriate services both within the University and externally

To assist in the development and delivery of key wellbeing literature, online material and support for key student life cycle events such as induction, welcome week etc. design and deliver skills sessions, and contribute to wellbeing campaigns.

To work closely with academic tutors and colleagues in relevant student services to provide an appropriate and joined-up service for students experiencing mental health difficulties

Use a CRM system to maintain up-to-date, professional notes, correspondence and records of individual cases, and contribute to an annual report on the work undertaken.

Support the embedding of data and monitoring and evaluation strategies to ensure a cycle of continuous improvement to ensure effective and improved service delivery.

Participate in external activities and organisations related to student support and wellbeing, where these benefit students and staff.

Contribute to raising awareness of Student Services within the student population through collaboration with colleagues within the Student Services, professional services and the Colleges. Prepare and deliver a range of advice and guidance sessions at various inductions, Open Day and admissions events throughout the year.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

A degree or equivalent experience
A professional qualification (or equivalent applied experience) relating to one or more aspects of student services, and/or professional body membership

Experience

Excellent customer service skills and experience with a strong commitment to delivering a user focussed, professional service
Experience of working within a complex multidisciplinary team and fast paced office environment
Experience of offering individual support within a Higher Education or Further Education environment or a similar institutional context/age group
Experience of offering a wide range of interventions to individuals experiencing difficulties, providing appropriate advice and information, using creativity to resolve problems
Experience of developing and delivering training sessions to groups on a range of wellbeing related topics
Experience and confidence with a range of IT applications including MS Office and a willingness to develop expertise in the use of technology and social media
Experience of prioritising and operating to tight deadlines whilst under pressure
Experience of Safeguarding, “Cause for Concern” and related regulations and policies

Skills, knowledge & abilities

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal sensitively with enquires from a diverse range of individuals and de-escalate and manage potentially difficult or conflict situations calmly and with confidence
Demonstrable knowledge of a range of support services and of how to effectively build community links
Demonstrable evidence of a proactive and positive, student-centred approach and with an understanding of and commitment to the values, aims and objectives of the University
Ability to negotiate and work within appropriate professional boundaries, and to manage potentially difficult or conflict situations with confidence
Strong organisational skills, able to handle competing demands and priorities and remain focused, working autonomously whilst also working successfully in collaboration with colleagues
The ability to work collegially to engage with a wide range of colleagues/ teams at all levels, building relationships to effectively carry out the role/deliver the services
Good understanding of issues affecting students and potential barriers to accessing and succeeding in higher education

Business Requirements

Ability to work outside of normal working hours (including some evenings and weekends), to support the business during key University events, such as Graduation, Clearing and Open Days

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
Local Government Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development

Key contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Lucy Doherty, Student Welfare Manager via [email protected]

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via [email protected].

Important information

Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

DBS check

If you are successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.

To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The University of Derby is committed to fostering an open, inclusive and diverse community where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We are committed to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (or none), sex or sexual orientation.

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to inclusive recruitment and welcome requests for adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Applicants may choose their preferred title, including 'Mx', and may share preferred pronouns if they wish. We also use anonymised shortlisting to help reduce the potential impact of unconscious bias. For more information on equity, diversity and inclusion at the University of Derby, please visit our website.

We are also committed to promoting academic freedom and freedom of speech and expression within the law, in line with our Code of Practice, and value diversity of thought alongside diversity of backgrounds and experiences.

However you identify, we welcome applications from people whose experiences, perspectives and talents will contribute to our inclusive, supportive and intellectually vibrant community.

Environmental Sustainability

At the University of Derby, we are passionate about embedding sustainability into everything that we do. We aim to bring environmental sustainability into all aspects of the University, including teaching, research and operational activities. In line with the University's strategic framework, we expect all our staff to embed sustainability into their working practices and support the University's objective to reach net zero carbon by 2050.

Don’t miss your chance – join the team and make a difference today!

How to apply

You can apply by submitting an online application. Once you have signed in or registered with us you will be able to begin your application. If you are creating an account for the first time, please ensure you provide an email address that you access regularly as this will be our main means of contacting you regarding your application.

The University reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you require any assistance, including the provision of any documentation in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team at [email protected].

Please note all applications must be submitted online by Midnight GMT on the closing date of the vacancy.

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