Wellbeing Services Manager

Development
Uk
July 27, 2025
£39 - £44 / year
Full Time
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Job Description

Wellbeing Services Manager

Location: Newport, Shropshire TF10 8NB
Salary: £39,355 – £44,128 per annum (starting point dependent on qualifications and experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: Sunday 10 August 2025 at 23:59 BST
Reference: JAS-1974

Are you passionate about supporting student mental health and wellbeing? Do you have the leadership skills to make a difference in a busy university setting?

Harper Adams University, named the UK’s first Specialist University of the Year (2024), is seeking a dedicated Wellbeing Services Manager to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Student Services team. This full-time, permanent role is a key position within the department, reporting directly to the Head of Student Services.

About the Role

As Wellbeing Services Manager, you will oversee the operational delivery and strategic development of the university’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Team—a multidisciplinary group of clinical professionals. You will also hold university-wide responsibilities, acting as:

  • A Designated Safeguarding Lead
  • The Operational Lead for the Mental Health Strategy
  • The Operational Lead for the Suicide Safer Strategy

You will also represent the university externally in forums and working groups focused on student mental health and wellbeing.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a confident, experienced leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is genuinely passionate about working with young people. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • A thorough understanding of mental health and wellbeing challenges facing students
  • The ability to work flexibly and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team

This is a campus-based role, with occasional opportunities for remote working depending on service needs.

How to Apply / Informal Enquiries

For any questions or an informal conversation about the role, please contact:
Hayley Borrett – Email: hborrett@harper-adams.ac.uk | Tel: 01952 815396

If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact:
vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk

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