Transition Programmes Adviser (In-Curricular)

The Role

Part of the team delivering University transition activities, this role is key in the delivery of the first year of our Future Skills programme, Navigate. The role involves designing and delivering a range of resources and activities that help students transition into and through higher education, develop a foundational knowledge of the Kingston graduate attributes, understand themselves better and prepare for further stages of the Future Skills programme. Additionally, it will support with the planning and delivery of other key transition-focused deliverables.

The Person

The ideal candidate is an innovative professional with a passion for supporting students' transition and development. They excel at designing engaging, inclusive and flexible resources and sessions, contextualised within different areas of study and tailored to diverse learning preferences. They will have a strong command of modern teaching methods and interactive technologies and their strong interpersonal abilities allow them to develop rapport and engage students, addressing behavioural challenges tactfully. Their exceptional organisational skills enable them to manage multiple tasks efficiently, ensuring high-quality outcomes without compromising on detail.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are dedicated to helping students succeed, we want you on our team!

Directorate/Function

The Students’ Directorate key aim within the strategy is to deliver a seamless, high-quality experience for all current and future students to ensure they are “sought after”, supporting their participation, attainment, and success before, during and after their time at Kingston. This in turn will create a culture of high performance that is inclusive, innovative, ambitious and enterprising.

Further information

This role is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £39,407 per annum.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 01 October 2025.

Please contact Kristina Ellis, Transition Programmes Manager, for further details or to discuss the role.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

To apply click on ‘Apply’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.

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