Study Adviser

We are seeking an enthusiastic, confident and proactive individual to provide academic advice and support to our students. You will deliver workshops on study skills including academic writing, time management etc. to both mixed and specific subject groups of students; provide one to one study advice to undergraduate and taught postgraduate students on an appointment basis; and develop learning and teaching resources, including video tutorials and online guides.

The Library offers a friendly, dynamic and flexible working environment and is an accredited Investor in People, strongly committed to continuing professional development and staff training.

This is a full-time fixed term post for two years.
You will have:

• A postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience
• Demonstrable experience of providing study advice and support on an individual basis to students in a higher education setting
• Experience of and confidence in teaching effective study practices e.g. academic writing, report writing, research skills, time management
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent listening, written communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of teaching and learning in HE; the study practices students need for success and an understanding of current trends and issues in higher education
• Good organisation and time management skills and a creative approach to problem solving
• Ability to liaise with academic staff on the skills development needs of their students
• A strong commitment to a high standard of user-focused service delivery
  

Informal contact details

Alternative informal contact details

Contact role:

Study Advice Manager

Contact role:

Study Adviser

Contact name:

Sonia Hood

Contact name:

Laura Hamilton

Contact phone:

0118 378 4614 

Contact phone:

0118 378 3417 

Contact email:

[email protected]

Contact email:

[email protected]

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website .

​​​​​​​The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.