Wellbeing Coordinator (Residence Life)

Fixed Term Maternity Cover (expected to be for 12 months)

£28,201 gross per annum – 35.5 hours per week

The Role

This role is part of the Residence Life department working collectively with colleagues delivering the Guild’s support activity for students living in University and nominated accommodation. The department sits within the Community & Representation Directorate.

The Wellbeing Coordinator role is to support delivery of the Residence Life Strategy. We expect the Wellbeing Coordinator to help create an inclusive and engaging environment for all.

The role is required:

• · To take responsibility for the operation of student support in residential accommodation.

To help recruit, train and supervise student staff in the department, working within service policy and procedures to monitor performance and act when appropriate

Success in the role will require a highly student and customer focused approach together with an emphasis on teamwork. The role involves collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a positive ambassador for the Guild and facilitating under-represented groups to find a comfortable place here. Supporting a culture of ambitious targets and a positive team spirit are also key.

The benefits

We offer great benefits including:

• · 36 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 7 Closed Days), meaning you will not work during Christmas, New Year or Easter.
• · Full sick pay from the moment you start working for us.
• · A comprehensive suite of basic training for all employees which includes Equality & Diversity, Mental Health Awareness and Data Protection
• Discounted membership rates at University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness
• The opportunity for new staff to join the NEST pension scheme. The Guild contributes a matched payment of between 4-6% of your salary
• A range of wellbeing benefits

We are a Times 100 Best Companies to Work For employer and in our most recent staff survey (April 2024) 80% of our staff said they would recommend this organisation as a good place to work.

The Guild of Students is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

Closing date for applications: 14^th July 2025 at 09:00am

Provisional Interview Date: 21^st or 22^nd July 2025

To apply please visit: https://www.guildofstudents.com/about/your-union/workwithus/currentvacancies/

Should you need to complete your application in an alternative format, please email staffing@guild.bham.ac.uk