Faculty Wellbeing Consultant

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week.

Flexible working options are not suitable for this post.

Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected Interview date: In-person interview only.

Expected start date: As soon as possible. 

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our innovative Student Wellbeing Team. The role of the Faculty Wellbeing Consultant is to bridge our Academic Faculties and central Wellbeing Services with the aim of providing expert consultation and improved communication between central support services and the schools. You will be joining us at a time when you can influence the role’s development to ensure maximum effectiveness. The University has recently signed up to the Mental Health Charter and these proactive roles will provide an embedded source of expertise in student mental health, within the Academic Faculties to help progress our associated strategic and operational aims.  

About you

You will have some kind of mental health or social care qualification and/or equivalent experience.  Some experience of managing mental health crises is desirable, as is a calm and resilient approach to high pressure situations. You will have the ability and confidence to communicate effectively with and train all levels of professional and academic staff in academic Schools whilst maintaining professional boundaries with both students and staff. You will need the confidence to work independently and to support other team members. Ideally, you will have some experience and/or understanding of working within Higher Education. A meticulous and disciplined approach to administration is required to maintain our case management systems.

About our Division

Our Student Experience is all about our students. We work diligently to ensure that all our students are supported and have positive meaningful experiences in our university. We are led by our Student Experience Director and her Leadership team. Our services focus on Academic Quality, Student Data & Records, Careers & Entrepreneurship, Advice & Guidance, Complaints & Conduct, and Student Wellbeing. We work collaboratively with our Schools and Divisions to ensure our students have environment that will further enhances their potential and equip them to pursue their goals and aspirations.

Please find further information regarding the division at:

Student Experience: University of Sussex

Why work here

Find out more about our reward and benefits package.

Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion

Further Key Information

Please contact Max Arnold or Sarah Bacon at studentwellbeing@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

For full details and how to apply see our vacancies page.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.

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