Senior Academic Skills Tutor; North

Salary: £48,813 - £59,660 per annum

Employment type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: Deputy Head of Library Services (Learning and Teaching)

Department: Library and Learning Success Hub

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This role operates on a hybrid working arrangement that will be based 3 days a week at one of our North Campuses, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle. You will be allocated a location, aligned to your closest campus. However you will need to travel to the other Campuses as and when required.

The days of the week will need to be flexible in line with business requirements. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.

We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

At Arden University, we’re dedicated to providing students with everything they need to excel in their studies—all in one place! Our Library and Learning Success Hub is a dynamic, 24/7 support service designed to help students thrive academically and achieve their goals. We have a Digital Library service, and provide academic skills support, and resources for students studying in English as an additional language.

We are looking for a Senior Academic Skills Tutor to support the Deputy Head of Library Services (Learning & Teaching) in the effective delivery of Arden University’s Academic Skills support service. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring that all students—across all levels and programmes—receive high-quality academic skills guidance that enhances their learning, confidence, and success.

• Lead and support staff including line management responsibilities and contributing to cross-departmental projects that enhance the Academic Skills provision.
• Deliver engaging academic skills workshops and one-to-one support, helping students strengthen core skills such as academic writing, critical thinking, study techniques, and digital literacy.
• Provide tailored academic skills support across a wide range of programmes and levels, ensuring all learners receive accessible and inclusive guidance.
• Monitor, analyse, and improve student engagement, using data to identify trends and implement strategies that encourage participation.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of academic skills programmes, supporting innovation, continuous improvement, and excellent student experience.
• Promote academic integrity, providing clear guidance to help students understand expectations and develop good academic practice.
• Contribute to the development of academic skills for students on the new UG International Programme that is running - UKi.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about student success, academic development, and creating an empowering learning environment in a digital-first university.

We are looking for an experienced academic who is passionate about student success and skilled in delivering high-quality academic skills support. You will bring strong digital literacy, a student-centred approach, and the ability to work confidently with diverse learners across multiple programmes.

You will thrive in a dynamic, digital-first environment and be committed to continuous improvement, professional development, and sharing best practice to enhance the overall student experience.

• Proven experience supporting students to develop strong academic skills, including writing, critical thinking, study strategies and academic integrity.
• Experience in line managing staff, including providing training, coaching, and ongoing…