Residential Life Manager x 2

Division: Student Experience

Hours: Full time, Flexible working options are not suitable for these posts.

Reference: 22541

Salary: starting at £37,099 to £44,263 per annum, pro rata if part time

Closing date: 05 April 2024. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected Interview date: To be confirmed

Expected start date: As soon as possible.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our innovative Residential Life Team located in brand new offices on campus. We have two vacancies for managers in our small, friendly  service which would be perfect for anyone who is enthusiastic about creating a home and community for young people joining our University for the first time.

You will provide wellbeing support to our students living on campus and also co-create our vibrant Residential Life Programme with a lively team of Connectors drawn from our current student population. This programme aims to foster a sense of belonging and promotes student engagement in a supportive, respectful  and friendly campus community through shared enterprise, education, and entertainment. Our 50 Residential Life Connectors are jointly managed by the Residential Life Managers.

About you

You will be enthusiastic about working with young people, and ideally qualified to degree level. You will be full of ideas about events and activities to engage young people in to university life. You will have some experience of providing welfare or mental health support with relevant training. Some experience of managing mental health crises is desirable, as is a calm and resilient approach to high pressure situations. You will have the ability and experience to manage and train staff in addition to working to professional boundaries while dealing with both students and student staff. You will need the confidence to work independently and also to support other team members. A meticulous approach to administration is required to maintain our case management systems. Experience of working in a residential environment could be advantageous.

About our Division

Our Student Experience is all about our Students. We work diligently to ensure that all our students are supported and have positive meaningful experiences in our University. We are led by our Student Experience Director and her Leadership team. Our services focus on Academic Quality, Student Data & Records, Careers & Entrepreneurship, Advice & Guidance, Complaints & Conduct, and Student Wellbeing. We work collaboratively with our Schools and Divisions to ensure our students have environment that will further enhances their potential and equip them to pursue their goals and aspirations.

Please contact Amy Moorhouse [email protected] for informal enquiries

For full details and how to apply please click on the ‘Apply’ button above

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.