Head of Student Wellbeing
Heriot-Watt UniversityScotland, United Kingdom
Posted March 23, 2026
58225 - 69488 GBP
Full Time
About the Company
Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities.
Job Description
The Head of Student Wellbeing will provide strategic leadership for Heriot-Watt University’s Student Wellbeing Service across global campuses. They will lead a proactive, student-centred approach to supporting student wellbeing, ensuring services meet the diverse needs of the global student community.
Requirements
- Extensive experience working in student wellbeing, mental health, or student support services within the University or College sector
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional qualification/experience in a relevant field
- Knowledge of UK legislation relevant to student wellbeing, mental health, safeguarding, disability, GBV, and data protection
Benefits
- 33 days annual leave
- 9 buildings closed days for all full-time staff
- Total rewards calculator: https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm
