Student Life Officer

Overview

The role involves coordinating responses to critical incidents involving vulnerable students not currently receiving support. It includes leading the development and delivery of new support programs for vulnerable, hard to reach, or underrepresented newly enrolled students. The role assists faculty and professional services staff in supporting students with welfare and pastoral issues by providing information, advice, and signposting to specialist support services.

It involves assisting staff to manage individual crises and critical situations involving vulnerable students not currently accessing services, usually by gathering information and referring cases to senior management. The role also oversees training and standardization of welfare and pastoral service provision across the university by developing training, creating resources, analysing data to improve services, and working with staff to develop new approaches to prevent recurring issues.

Additionally, it involves raising awareness on welfare issues and coordinating activities to enhance the overall student experience and ease transition into university.

Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role.

The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 02 March 2026.

An enhanced with child barred and workforce DBS check is required for this post.

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact James Quinn at  or call

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
• The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.