Student Support, Wellbeing and Inclusion Officer

Contract: 1 Year Fixed Term, Part Time, Term Time Only (14 hours per week, 36 weeks per annum)

Salary/Benefits: £40,000 per annum, pro rata (£13,200 per annum), plus a comprehensive employee benefits package

Job Summary 

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of the team at Britain’s longest established and world-famous conservatoire for filmmakers. The school, now approaching its 70th anniversary, is based in Covent Garden in the heart of London. LFS alumni include some alumni include veterans (Mike Leigh, Michael Mann, Tak Fujimoto, Ann Hui) and famous younger filmmakers including Daina Pusic, Oliver Hermanus, Babak Jalali, and the creator of End of the F**king World, Jonathan Entwistle.  

LFS is one of only two film schools in the UK to have received ‘world leading’ institution status and funding from the Office for Students. 

London Film School is seeking a Student Support, Wellbeing and Inclusion Officer to provide practical, empathetic support to our diverse and international student community, while helping to foster a respectful and inclusive culture across the School.

What You’ll Do

• Act as a first point of contact for students seeking support with wellbeing, mental health, disability or personal concerns.
• Provide one-to-one advice and signposting, liaising with external counselling and specialist services where needed.
• Support reasonable adjustments and student learning plans in line with the Equality Act, including guidance on DSA.
• Respond appropriately to concerns relating to discrimination, harassment or bullying.
• Work collaboratively with academic and professional colleagues to embed inclusive practice.
• Deliver events and workshops that promote wellbeing and inclusion.
• Monitor disability support provision and maintain accurate, confidential records.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in student support, wellbeing, disability or a similar role.
• A strong understanding of inclusion within an educational setting.
• Knowledge of Higher Education disability processes (e.g. DSA, reasonable adjustments).
• Excellent communication skills, empathy and discretion.

If you are committed to student wellbeing and inclusive practice, we would love to hear from you.

For further details about the role please visit our website https://lfs.org.uk/who-we-are/jobs-at-lfs  where you can download a copy of the job description and our equal opportunities monitoring form.  

We offer a highly competitive staff benefits package including 30 days leave per annum (pro rata for part-time staff), employer matched contributory pension scheme, season ticket and hardship loan schemes, professional development, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and a suite of family-friendly policies.

How to apply

To apply, please attach your CV, together with a supporting statement outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role, plus the completed equalities monitoring form (via the ‘Apply’ button above), by 9am on Wednesday 25^th February 2026.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you. We offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability, who meet the essential criteria for the role, recruitment@lfs.org.uk

Applicants must be able to provide proof of their ongoing right to live and work in the UK.

LFS is an equal opportunities employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we especially encourage applications from people who identify as disabled and/or identify as LGBTQIA, Black, Asian or are from minority ethnic backgrounds as these groups are under-represented at all levels of staff at LFS.

Our people are at the heart of what we do at London Film School. Our organisational values define what LFS stands for and what we believe in. They guide our purpose and direction and set the tone for a positive workplace culture.

Our six values are:

• Innovation & Excellence
• Inclusivity & Respect
• Feedback & Collaboration
• Empathy, Accountability & Integrity
• Safe & Inclusive Spaces
• Kindness

LFS seeking a Student Support, Wellbeing and Inclusion Officer to support to our diverse and international student community, while helping foster a respectful and inclusive culture.