Study Engagement and Advice Manager

£38,784 - £43,482

Full time – Permanent – High Wycombe

We’re not trying to fit in with the higher education status quo. We’re challenging it. We’re doing things differently - because our students, our staff, and our world need us to.

So this is an exciting moment to join us. We’re boldly reimagining what a university can be: a place rooted in social mobility, a community where difference is celebrated, and an institution that empowers people to become more than they thought possible.

Join us as our new Study Engagement and Advice Manager in Library and Learning Services. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape a new team focused on helping students build confidence, independence and the skills they need to succeed. Working closely with academic and professional services colleagues, you will use evidence, insight and innovation to design accessible, proactive support that improves retention, progression and student success.

You will oversee academic skills support, peer learning and academic coaching, ensuring services are inclusive, responsive and aligned with BNU’s priorities. If you are passionate about student success and want to make a visible difference to how students are supported to thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.

• a generous holiday entitlement (35/30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• Hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
• training & development support opportunities
• contributory pension scheme
• free gym membership for our on‑site gym
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information about this role please contact Rachel Scott Halls,

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to Rachel Scott Halls,  if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.

We ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

If you’re considering using AI to support your application, we encourage you to question the value it adds. The use of AI tools sometimes erodes authenticity and prevents us from being able to assess the real you. We strongly recommend you prepare your application using your own skills and knowledge and that AI is only used for the purpose of review.

Closing date: 6th September

Interview date: 22nd September

If you are invited to interview for this role, you will need to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK and if on a visa, current visa and status. Sponsorship is dependent on the salary level of the position.

BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.

Job Title: Study Engagement and Advice Manager

College/Directorate Library and Learning Services

Grade: G

Location: High Wycombe with regular working at our other campuses

Hours: 37

Responsible to: Director of Library and Learning Services

Responsible for: Senior Study Skills Advisors, Study Skills Advisors, Peer Mentoring Coordinator

To lead and manage the University’s Study Engagement and Advice team based within Library and Learning Services. The team plays a key role in enabling student success by building confidence through engaging academic skills support (e.g. information and digital literacy, core study skills, numeracy and academic English) delivered through embedded workshops, peer assisted learning, academic coaching and online learning materials. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the University to ensure that the academic support provided is proactive, scalable and aligned to institutional priorities, planning…