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Senior Study Skills Advisor (academic English)

Buckinghamshire New University -
High Wycombe

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Job details

Permanent
£33,951 - £37,694 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

On-site gym
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee discount

Qualifications

Student engagement
Management
Coaching
Education
Presentation skills
Working with students
Inclusive teaching practices
Computer skills
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Communication skills
Teaching
Time management

Full job description

Location

High Wycombe

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary Range

£33,951 - £37,694

Hours per week

18.5

Closing Date

06/09/2026

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Senior Study Skills Advisor (academic English)

Part Time (18.5 hrs per week) – Permanent – High Wycombe

Salary - £33,951 - £37,694 pro rata

We’re not trying to fit in with the higher education status quo. We’re challenging it. We’re doing things differently – because our students, our staff, and our world need us to.

So this is an exciting moment to join us. We’re boldly reimagining what a university can be: a place rooted in social mobility, a community where difference is celebrated, and an institution that empowers people to become more than they thought possible.

Join our Library and Learning Services directorate as a part-time Senior Study Skills Advisor (Academic English) and play a key role in helping students thrive at BNU. Working as part of a newly created, supportive and student-focused team, you will design and deliver inclusive academic skills support, with a particular focus on English for Academic Purposes. You will work directly with students through one-to-one appointments and workshops, helping them build confidence, develop effective study strategies and achieve their potential. You'll also contribute to wider academic skills and digital literacy provision, supporting students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Working closely with academic colleagues, librarians and professional services teams, you will help shape engaging, accessible support that responds to student needs and enhances the student experience.

The post-holder will be expected to work a full day on Monday with the remaining days to be mutually agreed.

What we offer:

a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
Hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
training & development support opportunities
contributory pension scheme
free gym membership for our on-site gym
a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

Please click here to see our wide range of benefits available for employees.
Please click here for our behavioural based interview question bank.
Please click here to view our employee handbook.

If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information about this role please contact Isabelle Brent, [email protected].

All applications are to be made in full and online.

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to Isabelle Brent, [email protected] if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.

We ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

If you’re considering using AI to support your application, we encourage you to question the value it adds. The use of AI tools sometimes erodes authenticity and prevents us from being able to assess the real you. We strongly recommend you prepare your application using your own skills and knowledge and that AI is only used for the purpose of review.

Closing date: 6th September

Interview date: 15th and 16th September

If you are invited to interview for this role, you will need to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK and if on a visa, current visa and status. Sponsorship is dependent on the salary level of the position. Due to the salary for this post, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship to the successful candidate.

BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Senior Study Skills Advisor (academic English)

College/Directorate:

Library and Learning Services

Grade: F

Location: High Wycombe with regular working at our other campuses

Hours: 37

Responsible to: Library Engagement and Study Skills Manager

Responsible for: supervision of Study Skills Advisors, Library Engagement Advisors, student Peer Mentors

Job Purpose:

You will work collaboratively with colleagues to design and deliver engaging and impactful academic skills support to all members of the University community, making a direct contribution to their success.

With a focus on supporting students who need additional support with academic English skills, you will contribute to the wider range of academic skills supported by the team (information and digital literacy, study skills, numeracy and academic English). You will also work with teams across BNU to design and deliver outreach activities that promote Library and Learning Services across the institution and our external stakeholders.

To practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves.

Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:

Contribute to the design and delivery of the wider Library and Study Advice team’s offer including: research skills, digital literacy, assessment literacy and broader academic skills such as group work, presentation skills, time management and academic writing. This will include face-to-face, blended and distance learning and the production of asynchronous learning materials that promote independent learning and confidence.

Deliver support to students through one-to-ones, workshops and asynchronous delivery in academic English, including grammar, vocabulary, writing, reading, listening and speaking.

Develop accessible, inclusive and engaging learning materials that promote independent learning and confidence.

Work closely with the Teaching and Engagement Librarians and Academic Colleges to ensure services and sessions are aligned to course requirements.

Provide targeted support for students identified as at risk of underperformance.

Contribute to evaluation and continual development of the service by gathering, collating, and analysing data and feedback, identifying and implementing actions to enhance the student experience and outcomes.

Promote the Library and Study Advice team across the University to ensure accessibility and maximise student participation.

Work with teams across the University in planning and implementing broader initiatives that contribute to student success and confidence, improving the overall student experience.

Whilst based at one campus the post holder will be expected to work regularly at our other campuses as needed.

Contribute to the delivery of Library and Learning Services’ evening and at weekend staffing rota.

Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices.

Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.

Supervisory duties including motivating and supporting team members, giving direction and feedback, ensuring adequate staffing cover, and have an agile approach to change.

PERSON SPECIFICATION – Essential Criteria Only

A = Application T = Test I = Interview

Education, Qualifications & Training

Means of Testing

Qualification in English language teaching or training (e.g. CELTA, DELTA, TESOL, PGCE)

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

Delivering an excellent customer experience

A/I

Experience delivering academic English or literacy support to students

A/I/T

Understanding of the challenges faced by those with English as an additional language and the skills to support multilingual students

A/I/T

Knowledge of a range of academic study skills and the ability to support students with these

A/I/T

Commitment to working towards and achieving a relevant professional qualification or accreditation (HE teaching, Coaching, F-ALDinHE, AFHEA etc)

A/I

Practical experience of planning and delivering engaging sessions, learning and support materials to meet a diverse range of student needs

A/I/T

Experience using different approaches to support students' development, including coaching

A/I/T

Experience working actively as part of a team to deliver a shared objective, project, or task

A/I

Skills

Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools

A/I/T

Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own workload and work effectively under pressure to required deadlines

A/I

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

A/I

Ability to collate and analyse qualitative and quantitative data from a range of sources to identify trends and inform date driven decision making

A/I

Ability to maintain accurate and timely records adhering to legislative requirements and local policies

A/I

Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to present complex information and concepts to a range of different audiences

A/I/T

Special Requirements

Evening and weekend working on a rota basis based on service need

A/I

Ability to travel to all sites as required

A/I

Behavioural INDICATORS

The BNU Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University. The nine categories provide a clear steer on behavioural expectations that will help support a step change in the performance and culture of the University. The three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows:

Developing self and others

Showing commitment to own ongoing professional development. Supporting and encouraging others to develop their professional knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them to reach their full potential.

Working together

Working collaboratively and across boundaries with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.

Achieving results

Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.

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