Deputy Head of Wellbeing & Inclusion

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and fixed term until 31-Mar-2025.

Please Note: If you are a current employee of the University of Glasgow, please be advised that the University would consider an internal secondment opportunity for this post. University of Glasgow applicants should seek clearance for release for internal secondment from their line manager before making a formal application.

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 570 years, and today we are delighted to rank in the top 100 of universities worldwide in both the Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings. We are also delighted to ranked number 13 in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2023. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

The Deputy Head of Wellbeing & Inclusion will be responsible for supporting the Head of Wellbeing & Inclusion with the leadership and management of the University’s Wellbeing services (comprising Counselling & Wellbeing Services, Safeguarding, Disability Service & Chaplaincy) as well as overseeing the delivery of wider mental health and wellbeing initiatives, intended to improve the personal wellbeing and effectiveness of all students.

The role holder will deputise for and assist the Head of Wellbeing & Inclusion with the planning, development, leadership and delivery of student focused, innovative, high quality, efficient, professional services ensuring that the services follow best professional practice, are compliant with legislative and other regulations and promote integration and collaboration between teams and the wider University.

The post holder will support the ongoing development of a holistic approach to student wellbeing and inclusion by building strong and effective partnerships with colleagues (both professional and academic), the student bodies (including the Students’ Representative Council, Queen Margaret Union, Glasgow University Union and Glasgow University Sports Association), external organisations such as the NHS and Police Scotland, and other internal and external partners, being accountable and responsible for the delivery of projects, reporting to University committees and representing the University at external meetings. The post holder will support specific service initiatives, particularly those which ensure inclusion, consistency of practice and continuous quality improvement across the services.

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As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/ .

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.