Residential Life Manager

Residential Life Manager

Location: Brighton

Salary: Starting at £37,099 to £44,263 per annum

The University is situated just off of the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that their 150-acre campus has to offer.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the University's innovative Residential Life Team located in brand new offices on campus. They have two vacancies for managers in their small, friendly service which would be perfect for anyone who is enthusiastic about creating a home and community for young people joining the University for the first time.

You will provide wellbeing support to the students living on campus and also co-create a vibrant Residential Life Programme with a lively team of Connectors drawn from the current student population. This programme aims to foster a sense of belonging and promotes student engagement in a supportive, respectful and friendly campus community through shared enterprise, education, and entertainment.

The University's 50 Residential Life Connectors are jointly managed by the Residential Life Managers.

Skills and Experience

* Enthusiastic about working with young people

* Qualified to degree level (Desirable)

* Full of ideas about events and activities to engage young people into university life.

* Experience of providing welfare or mental health support with relevant training.

* Experience of managing mental health crises is desirable, as is a calm and resilient approach to high pressure situations.

* Have the ability and experience to manage and train staff in addition to working to professional boundaries while dealing with both students and student staff.

* Have confidence to work independently and also to support other team members.

* Have a meticulous approach to administration is required to maintain the case management systems.

* Experience of working in a residential environment could be advantageous.

Benefits

* Generous pension scheme 31.4% total (grades7-10)

* Life insurance of up to 3 times your annual salary for any pension-enrolled employees.

* Purchase additional Annual Leave though our Scheme for a great home and work life balance.

* Discounts of public transport, Cycle to work Scheme, and special rates in hotels in Brighton and the Sussex region.

* Discounts on high-street shops through their Rewards partner, along with a Cash back Health Plan.

* Considerable discount on their on-site Gym Facilities because they care about their employees' Health and Wellbeing

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable University, then please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application.

https://jobs.sussex.ac.uk/job/1eb2b633-7bc7-43c5-a40c-05d90a2ca0b3

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