Education Welfare Advisor
This part-time (21.9 hours per week) post is available from 19th August 2026 on a fixed term basis for 12 months as maternity cover. Applications for secondments will be considered subject to agreement.
Salary will be £33,951 per annum pro rata on Grade E subject to knowledge, skills and experience.
This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.
Please note this role is subject to a DBS check. At the University of Exeter, we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff to share this commitment.
We are currently recruiting for an Education Welfare Advisor. The Education Welfare Advisor will be managed by the Pathway Lead for Education Welfare and will work as a fully collaborative member of the Education Welfare Team; one pathway within Wellbeing Services at the University of Exeter.
This role will provide effective, professional guidance, ongoing advice and support to students on a range of issues relating to wellbeing, health and academic study, including the creation of support for study plans to help enable academic progression. We are looking for compassionate, committed and resilient individuals with an understanding of the issues facing university students and who have the required experience and skills to join this busy team.
You will provide a high level of wellbeing support and advice through the Health, Wellbeing and Support for Study (HWSS) process. You will maintain an extensive knowledge of internal and external wellbeing support services in order to support students effectively.
The successful applicant for this post will have experience of working flexibly both as part of a team and by working independently to deliver an outstanding customer service experience. You will have excellent organisational and communication skills, as well as experience of coordinating professional support for young adults with health and wellbeing needs.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
Further information
Education and Academic Services
In collaboration with the academic Faculties, the Education and Academic Services (EAS) Directorate provides all of the key administration and education support and enhancing activities that underpin the student experience from Welcome Week to Graduation. Service divisions within EAS include Education and Student Support, Learning Experience and Innovation, Faculty and Cornwall Operations, Sport and Wellbeing.
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We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.
You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Why our colleagues love working here
- Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
- Generous annual leave (39 - 41 days including bank holidays)
- Competitive pension contributions
- A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here
- Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do
How we can help
If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at
[email protected]. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.
