About this role
Job Summary
Robert Gordon University (RGU) – Aberdeen’s university of choice for thousands of staff and students - has a well-established reputation as an innovative and modern workplace, with multiple awards and recognition of our courses and Schools. Our mission is to transform lives and communities, celebrating the values of collaboration, ambition, and respectfulness.
RGU is on a bold journey to become the UK’s leading work-integrated university by 2030. We are committed to delivering a flexible, future-focused curriculum that attracts students, employers, and industry partners, and to providing an exceptional student experience that enhances individual growth, skills development and employability.
At the heart of this vision is the Student Life Directorate; a vibrant, student-centred team dedicated to supporting every student’s journey through and beyond their time at RGU. Student Life at RGU is about more than support; we are focused on empowering students to thrive academically, personally, and professionally and developing them into highly employable graduates. We foster a welcoming, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to develop their skills, embrace new opportunities, and prepare for successful, fulfilling futures.
You will provide strategic leadership and operational management for the Student Inclusion and Wellbeing Service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, student-centred support in line with legislative requirements and sector best practice. The role involves staff leadership, service development, budget management, stakeholder engagement, and oversight of complex student wellbeing and safeguarding matters.
Significant experience in leading student support, wellbeing or related services, with strong knowledge of inclusion, disability, mental health and the Equality Act 2010. Proven ability to manage staff, budgets and service development, with demonstrable experience of effective partnership working across a range of stakeholders, including senior colleagues and external agencies. Experience of supporting complex individuals, assessing and advising on risk, alongside excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills essential.
In keeping with RGU's commitment to work/life balance you will have the opportunity to work from home for a portion of the working week, but you must be in a position to deliver teaching on campus to meet the requirements of the course. You also will benefit from a generous pension scheme, 46 days annual leave, onsite nursery, sports centre as well as a range of voluntary health and travel benefits.
We are committed to attracting and engaging a diverse range of staff and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome, comfortable to express their ideas, and can reach their full potential. For more information, please visit Our Diverse Workforce pages.