At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead activities that help students feel at home and transition smoothly into university life.
- Company: Queen Mary University of London, a diverse and inclusive institution.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to student wellbeing and engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and enhance their university experience.
- Qualifications: Degree level education and project management experience, preferably in education.
The predicted salary is between 45174 - 52790 £ per year.
The Student Belonging and Transitions Manager develops and delivers activities supporting students' transition, belonging and engagement throughout their university journey, including targeted interventions linked to Queen Mary's Access and Participation Plan (APP). The postholder coordinates Queen Mary's Welcome and Induction programme for new and continuing students and develops year-round transition activities, including peer support and mentoring.
Educated to degree level, you will have experience managing projects or programmes, ideally in education. Excellent organisational, communication and IT skills are essential, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and handle complex operational matters. You will be confident working across different areas of an organisation, building productive relationships and influencing others to achieve shared objectives. A collaborative, flexible and proactive approach is important, together with a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and an understanding of the student journey and its key transition points. The role requires flexibility in working hours, including extended hours and weekends during the University's main Welcome periods.
Student Experience is the university's main student support directorate and comprises Library Services, Careers and Employability, Registry Services and Student Wellbeing. Student Wellbeing is made up of the Advice and Counselling Service, the Disability and Dyslexia Service and the Student Life team, which oversees diverse areas such as the Chaplaincy, the Student Health Service, Report and Support and Music. Student Life plays a key role in coordinating Queen Mary's welcome and induction programme for new and continuing students, working across Faculties and Professional Services and with QMSU to support a joined-up approach to students' transition into and through university. The team also delivers a range of activities and programmes that support student belonging, engagement and the wider student experience.
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable. Throughout our history, we've fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it's simply 'the right thing to do' but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.
We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days' leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities. Queen Mary's commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.
Student Belonging and Transitions Manager in London employer: Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that champions diversity and innovation in higher education. With competitive salaries, generous leave, and extensive professional development opportunities, employees are supported in their growth while contributing to impactful educational initiatives. Located in the heart of London, the university provides a dynamic environment where technology-enhanced learning thrives, making it an ideal place for those passionate about advancing education through technology.
Contact Details:
Queen Mary University of London Recruitment Team
