We are actively seeking a Student Wellbeing and Support Lead to become a valued member of our close-knit, highly skilled team.

Newbattle Abbey College has a proud track record of meeting the needs of adults and young people at points of transition, helping them to change their lives for the better. Nestled within an 11th-century Cistercian monastery, our 125-acre parkland and woodland setting creates a college environment like no other.

Responsible for all aspects of Student Support at Newbattle Abbey College, the role-holder will take a proactive approach to student wellbeing, engagement and belonging. Leading by example, the role holder will foster a sense of student community, supporting each student to build relationships across the college community.

Newbattle Abbey College attracts many students who have experienced disadvantage, including a high proportion with disabilities and care experience. We are seeking a Student Wellbeing and Support Lead who possesses a deep sensitivity to the unique needs of our students and has a proven track record of supporting those facing challenges in their pursuit of academic success. We aim to ensure our programmes of study are inclusive, and this begins with attracting and supporting a diverse and talented team. We particularly welcome applications from minority groups.

The Court of Queen Margaret University is looking to appoint up to two new independent (Lay) members to start in October 2024.

Joining the Court of Queen Margaret University will give you the opportunity to contribute to a university with strong values; which is committed to creating a better society through education, research, and innovation; and which provides a supportive and creative learning environment in which students and staff thrive.

Lay Court members play an important role in ensuring that the necessary business of the Court is carried out efficiently, effectively, and in a manner appropriate to the proper conduct of public business. Lay Court members are expected to make contributions to debate and to make their knowledge and expertise available to the Court as opportunity arises.

Candidates will ideally have prior experience as a member of a board or committee, or experience of operating at a strategic level in a professional role. Consideration will also be given to individuals with relevant professional expertise who can demonstrate the capacity to develop as a skilled member of the Court once appointed. For this recruitment round, we are particularly interested to hear from individuals who can bring expertise and/or experience in the following areas: Health and Health Policy; Higher Education; and Human Resources.

We recognise the value that diversity of perspectives and lived experiences brings to Court, and therefore would welcome and encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, and to preserve gender balance on the Court in accordance with the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018, we would welcome and encourage applications from women.

For more information on this opportunity, visit qmu.ac.uk.

For more information: qmu.ac.uk/about-the-university/university-court

Applications are invited for a Development Administrator & Database Officer in the Development Department at the Glasgow School of Art.

The Glasgow School of Art is a world-leading Higher Education Institution in the visual creative disciplines, and a thriving community of students, staff and alumni.

The Development Team at the Glasgow School of Art is successful, focussed, and ambitious. Over the last decade it has built philanthropic support and corporate partnerships significantly to support the capital and revenue priorities of the School. With the adoption of an ambitious new Development Strategy in 2023, this is an ideal time to join the team and build on that previous success.

The purpose of this role is to support the effective delivery of the GSA Development Strategy through the provision of high-quality administrative support. This includes assisting with accurate recording of activities and income on the GSA Supporter database, inputting and managing information on other financial and purchasing systems, ensuring that data is managed in a compliant and confidential manner, and producing reports and information as required.

Additionally, the post holder will be responsible for general administrative duties such as arranging meetings, travel, ordering of supplies and processing of orders and invoices.

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 573 years, and today we are one of the world's top 100 universities. We are delighted to have recently been awarded Scottish University of the Year by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

This is an exciting opportunity for a flexible and collaborative mental health professional to join the University’s Counselling & Wellbeing Service in the role of Wellbeing Officer on a permanent basis.

In this role you will act as first point of contact for students approaching the Counselling and Wellbeing Service and play a key role in providing holistic support to enhance the student experience.

You will review student referrals coming into the service, assessing students’ needs, and responding appropriately. This may include referring students to alternative appropriate internal services (such as Disability Services, Financial Aid etc.) and / or referring to wellbeing or therapy sessions within Counselling & Wellbeing.

With significant experience in assessing and managing risk, you will be confident in supporting students with a variety of presenting issues. You will be responsible for safety planning, contacting GPs and liaising with colleagues in our Campus Security and Safeguarding Teams to ensure the appropriate welfare provision as required.

In addition, you will provide face to face and online brief interventions and be involved in the development and delivery of engaging workshops and information sessions on a range of topics including managing change, building connection, overcoming procrastination, developing self-care skills, building resilience, confidence and self-esteem.