Associate Director; Student Support and Careers

Associate Director (Student Support and Careers)

Salary: £-1 per annum

Grade 11

Post Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Thursday 04 June 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: HR0199405

The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk through robust safer recruitment practices.

As Associate Director – Student Support & Careers, you will provide strategic leadership across student wellbeing, safeguarding, engagement, careers and employability services.

• Lead high‑quality, student‑centred support and careers services.
• Act as the University’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Lead strategic and operational service improvement initiatives.
• Build effective internal and external partnerships.
• Provide leadership across a range of professional service teams.

You will bring:

• Significant senior‑level experience within student support, wellbeing, safeguarding, careers or related services in higher education or a similar complex environment.
• Strong leadership, influencing and change management skills.
• Understanding of the UK higher education landscape and student experience.
• Experience of leading teams and delivering service improvement.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Relevant degree (or equivalent experience) is essential. DSL safeguarding certification, or willingness to obtain this, is also required.

• 30 days annual leave and 13 statutory and customary days.
• Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts.

The University of Bradford accepts people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio‑economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.

In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.