Deputy Head of Education Services - Cambridge, United Kingdom - University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

For over 800 years the University of Cambridge has been nurturing and developing incredible talent, creating legends and visionaries. Our people have changed the course of history, many times. When it comes to teaching, learning and research, we are world-leading, ground-breaking and have a reputation for excellence.

Today, the University comprises 150 faculties and departments and is a globally diverse institution with students from over 147 different countries.

So, why do we need you?

You will be:

Joining the senior leadership team of a young and ambitious new division, in a newly configured role.
Focusing on delivering improved services to students, academics and professional service colleagues across the collegiate University. Reporting to the Head of Education Services, and overseeing Student Support
Taking the lead on development of policies and practices in the areas of student support, access and wellbeing. You will work with highperforming and committed colleagues to develop and deliver a strategy pulling together: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; academic, life and employability skills; and support for teaching, learning and assessment.
Leading on the development and delivery of a major contract with the local NHS for new student mental health services
Responsible for managing the University Counselling Service; the Accessibility and Disability Resource Centre; the Mental Health Advice Service; the Harassment and Violence Support Service; and the Student Wellbeing Service to ensure integration of provision

This is an exceptional opportunity to drive forward an area of activity of critical strategic importance to the University.

This position is a job share and you will need to work as one; the role holder will work (Wed-Fri) to ensure the full week is covered, and the handover between the job-share partners is smooth and seamless.

For a full role description and details of the available reward and benefits package, refer to the attached Further Particulars document.

Advert close date Monday 18 March

Interviews are planned for end of w/c 8 April

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.