Student Wellbeing Advisor Jobs

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Students' Union Adviser to provide money and academic advice, guidance, advocacy and support to help our students navigate the various challenges they face. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact by ensuring students have access to the resources, advice, and representation they need to achieve, progress and thrive. If you are committed to creating a positive and inclusive student experience, we look forward to accepting your application!

Though we support and signpost our students regardless of their issue, the majority of our caseload relates to Student Finance and other money issues so applicants with relevant experience and expertise are encouraged to apply. Working within a team of five Advisers to deliver our free, impartial and confidential service, the successful applicant will advise students on primarily Money, Academic and Disciplinary matters. As a dynamic and agile organisation, we always signpost or advocate where we cannot directly advise, and so expect to help students facing challenges from everything from housing to sexual violence.

Our Advice Team advises across telephone, Microsoft Teams and face to face appointments, alongside monitoring a shared email inbox, supporting colleagues with research and data analysis, contributing to and creating various resources and occasionally attending university committees or working groups to provide technical expertise. Occasional weekend and evening work (to support the delivery of Open Days) will be required, as well as work at our university's Stafford site. We do great work for our students; Be A Part Of It.

Details of the role

Hours: Full time, Annualised Hours. 

Holiday: 5 Weeks per year plus Bank Holidays pro rata (That's 33 days!)

Start date: March 2025 onwards

Working Hours: Monday to Friday with occasional evenings and weekends

Interviews: 19th March 2025

Closing date: 12th March 2025 at 4pm

To be a successful Students' Union Adviser you will need:

• At least 12 months experience in advice work (paid or unpaid) demonstrating managing a case load, actively prioritising work, assessing risks, collaborating and communicating appropriately within deadlines.
• The ability to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of at least one of the following areas of advice; housing; benefits; finance; consumer; legal.
• An attention to detail to ensure that the advice given and case notes are always to a high standard.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to empathise with and sensitively support all clients or liaise in a professional manner with external stakeholders
• The ability to work flexibly as part of a team
• Excellent Office 365 skills, including everyday use of Sharepoint and Teams

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people from black, Asian, Arab, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a more diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every point in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be just who we are looking for.Tips: Provide a summary of the role, what success in the position looks like, and how this role fits into the organization overall.

About Staffordshire University Students' Union

Staffordshire University Students' Union is the representative body for the 13,500 students that form our community here at the University of Staffordshire. Our vision is that every Student will be proud to be a part of Staffs - that they'll be proud of their academic achievements, their University experience and their community. 

Benefits of working with us

• Convenient Campus based location
• Flexible annualised hours
• 33 days holiday increasing to 35 days after 5 years of service.
• Volunteering scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Supported learning loans
• Employer matched pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eyecare vouchers

Cardiff Students’ Union is looking for a forward-thinking and experienced leader to head our newly merged People and Governance team. This pivotal role requires a strategic mindset, a passion for supporting people, and a commitment to ensuring excellence in governance.

As the Head of People and Governance, you will lead a dynamic team that provides professional HR services and robust governance support to over 100 career staff, 600 student staff, and our trustees. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our people and governance functions, streamline processes, and drive cultural and operational improvements.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role in a progressive organisation, championing a people-focused approach while safeguarding governance excellence. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, apply today!

Reporting to the Deputy CEO, the Head of People and Governance will oversee the strategic and operational delivery of HR and governance services across the organisation.

Please note, we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.

WHAG is a leading charity delivering quality support services to women, men and their families who are affected by domestic abuse, homelessness and young parents across the of North West England. Improving the safety and life opportunities of the people who use our services and supporting them in their recovery.

We support the people we work with to overcome the experiences they have had. We empower them to build up the skills and resources they need to take control of their own lives, access a tenancy of their own and maintain a quality of life in the long term. We give them the information they need to make positive choices about their futures.

As well as delivering courses to our staff WHAG delivers Healthy relationship training to employers and schools to assist in the education and prevention of Domestic abuse

Our Vision - To support and empower vulnerable women and those affected by domestic abuse 

Our Mission - End Domestic Abuse, Homelessness, and relationship breakdown.

Our Values - Empowerment, Choice, Change, Strength

Guiding Principles - Our guiding principles help define how we will act at all times through the development and delivery of WHAG in the future

Overall Aim

• To provide activities and support for children and young people across all Wigan DA safe accommodation including core refuge dispersed refuge, complex needs and resettlement.
• To work with families to improve parenting and parent child relationships.
• To ensure the service is delivered to a high standard following WHAG policy and procedure paying particular attention to: H&S, Child and Adult Safeguarding and confidentiality practice.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification CYP/Domestic abuse or equivalent to Diploma/ Degree/NVQ 3  or equivalent work level experience and the willingness to achieve a level 3 relevant qualification
• Ability to work across WHAG’s contract area and travel for training and meeting purposes.
• Access to a car for work purposes.
•  Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends when required..

Job Description

The list does not cover the full scope of tasks and responsibilities of Children’s Worker but illustrates some of the areas of emphasis for this post.

Key Objectives

• To be accountable and responsible to the team lead, Operations Manager and ultimately the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the effective support, empowerment and advancement of clients. 
• To ensure the working environment meets health and safety requirements.
• To ensure that the delivery of the service to clients, funders and stake holders is underpinned by a commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equality of opportunity.
• To work within quality assessment frameworks, associated regulations and WHAG’s policy and procedure.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

1. To create a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for children and young people in refuge services in Wigan.

2. To plan and provide one to one and group play sessions for children of all ages to develop the skills required to work though their experiences of domestic abuse.

3. To take an active role in organising/ leading play activities during school holidays and after school.

4. To provide fun and creative activities for families that nurtures the child and parent relationship.

5. To provide childcare to enable the parent to speak openly in support sessions and protect the children.

6. To support positive parenting by providing parenting support and programmes.

7. To provide practical information and assistance to women about local services for children, such as children’s centres, nursery or schools.

8. To work closely with DA Support Workers to maintain a multiagency approach to safeguarding with TAF and Children’s Social Care.

9. To undertake risk assessment for all activities to ensure that all health and safety requirements are met.

10. To ensure that any issues in relation to safeguarding children or vulnerable adults are brought to the immediate attention of team lead and Designated safeguarding Officer.

11. To set up and maintain library of child and parenting resources to be accessed by families.

12. To support and supervise students or volunteers.

Responsibilities shared with all staff

• To ensure that the values and principles underlying WHAG’s services are maintained and developed.
• To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs.
• To work at times other than office hours to attend meetings, participate in networks, fundraising events and ensuring that the service is accessible.
• To undertake any other duties that may be required which are appropriate to your role.
• To be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Northampton College are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit to a Financial Controller position on a permanent basis. As one of the top 10 colleges in the UK, with significant strengths in health and social care, engineering, creative industries, construction, catering and digital, Northampton College is an inspiring place to work.

This is a newly created role, designed to strengthen financial oversight and improve service delivery to budget holders and the senior leadership team. With a turnover of £40m, the College has experienced significant growth in student numbers and maintains an outstanding financial position. This is an exciting time to join a dynamic organisation committed to improving facilities and the student experience.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Lead and manage the Finance, Payroll & Procurement teams, ensuring high performance, motivation, and compliance with college policies.
• Provide day-to-day leadership of the finance function, delivering high-quality management reporting, business partnering, and financial advice.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, ensuring compliance with regulations and alignment with the College’s strategic goals.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including management accounts, cashflow, balance sheets, and statutory financial statements.
• Enhance financial management capability by providing training and support to budget holders, ensuring informed decision-making and compliance.
• Optimise financial systems, cash-flow, and risk management, maintaining strong governance, robust controls, and effective treasury management.

The Organisation:

At Northampton College, our students are at the heart of everything we do, ensuring they receive an outstanding education that enables them to succeed.

Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our organisation stronger.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a fully qualified Accountant with experience in financial leadership. However, if you are a finalist qualifying imminently, and have experience in a further education institution, we encourage you to apply.
• Have a strong background in financial planning, control, and business partnering.
• Be an excellent communicator with the ability to influence and support key stakeholders.
• Be adaptable and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Ideally have experience in education or public sector finance, though this is not essential.

This role offers hybrid working, requiring the successful candidate to be based in at our Booth Lane Campus in Northampton three days per week.

Benefits:

• LGPS pension with 25.4% employer contribution and 37 days' annual leave + bank holidays
• Free parking & EV charging
• On-site gym & wellbeing facilities and discounts on hair & beauty treatments
• NUS & Blue Light Card discounts

Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our exclusive agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

Northampton College are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit to a Finance Business Partner position on a permanent basis. As one of the top 10 colleges in the UK, with significant strengths in health and social care, engineering, creative industries, construction, catering and digital, Northampton College is an inspiring place to work.

This role has been created to strengthen financial support to budget holders and improve financial decision-making across the organisation. With a turnover of £40m, the College continues to expand, making this an exciting opportunity to join a financially stable and ambitious organisation.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring accurate analysis of income, expenditure, and departmental budgets.
• Monitor and control departmental and college-wide budgets, identifying efficiencies and contributing to procurement and expenditure plans.
• Provide financial guidance and training to academic staff and budget holders, ensuring compliance with policies and procurement processes.
• Generate financial reports, dashboards, and modelling, supporting decision-making and financial oversight at all levels.
• Support the year-end process, VAT returns, and audits, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulations.
• Assist in maintaining financial systems, cashflow forecasting, and payroll processes, ensuring effective financial management and contingency support.

The Organisation:

At Northampton College, our students are at the heart of everything we do, ensuring they receive an outstanding education that enables them to succeed.

Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our organisation stronger.

The successful candidate will:

• Be part-qualified and looking to continue their studies (study support is provided)
• Have experience in a business partnering role, working with budget holders to support financial decision-making.
• Possess strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Have experience in budgeting and forecasting (or be eager to develop in this area).

This role offers hybrid working, requiring the successful candidate to be based in at our Booth Lane Campus in Northampton three days per week.

Benefits:

• Study support package
• LGPS pension with 25.4% employer contribution and 37 days' annual leave + bank holidays
• Free parking & EV charging
• On-site gym & wellbeing facilities and discounts on hair & beauty treatments
• NUS & Blue Light Card discounts

Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our exclusive agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Development Executive in their Mathematical Institute to join us on a fixed term basis until 30 April 2026. The department has a strong platform of fundraising, having raised significant funds for the Andrew Wiles Building and numerous scholarship programmes. There is a great deal of scope to further engage with the Institute’s donor, friends and funding partners, and develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy and programme to sit alongside the Institute’s well established alumni relations and public engagement programme.

About the Role

· Play a crucial role in ensuring that philanthropic income against the core priorities of the MPLS Division and Mathematical Institute rises in a steady and sustainable manner year on year through the identification and engagement of new potential donors and the successful acquisition of new gifts.

· Implement solicitation strategies to secure major gift and legacies support (typically between £500,000 and £1,000,000) often working jointly with a senior academic.

· Identify prospective donors with whom the University will aim to develop significant philanthropic relationships and build a robust prospect pipeline.

· Be able to understand academically complex projects and explain and promote them to potential, non-specialist donors.

About You

· Proven fundraising experience in a complex organisation and direct involvement in securing major gifts or corporate partnerships

· An ability to think both strategically and tactically about the relations between potential donors and fundraising goals

· An ability to provide specialist expertise in the area of major gift giving, and to develop a long-term strategy for the solicitation of principal gifts

· A passion for science or maths.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:

· 38 days of annual leave to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.

· One of the most generous maternity and adoption leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay leave, followed by additional statutory and unpaid leave options.

· A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.

· An excellent contributory pension scheme.

· Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.

· Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

· Opportunities for growth and development, including membership to CASE.