Residential Life Manager

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When you work for the University of Central Lancashire, you'll be part of a thriving community of talent that's united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you'll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the Role:

We are seeking to appoint a Residential Life Manager to work within our busy Student Accommodation Team. Student accommodation is an integral part of many students experience at University, and plays an important role in recruitment and retention of our students. Rental income is in excess of £6million annually and provides a significant contribution to the financial health of the University.

The post holder will provide day to day operational management of the Residences Team. The Residences team are based within our halls of residence to be the first point of contact for all students who live in our halls. The team aim to provide a fantastic residential experience, creating a vibrant, engaging and inclusive community within our halls.

The successful applicant will play a key part in leading our Student Residential Experience, including;

• Managing an events programme, including welcome events
• Supporting the wider accommodation team in building a cohesive student community
• Working with the Residences Team, and the wider Student Services team to identify emerging wellbeing issues and ensuring that appropriate support is provided
• Investigating and dealing with breaches of the Conditions of Residence
• Working collaboratively with staff in the Estates and Campus Services team to ensure the effective management of estates led functions
• The post holder would form part of a 24 hour, 52 week Residences On Call Rota, an additional allowance is paid for this

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston and will require some weekend working to support recruitment activity and Student Welcome/Move Out events.

About you:

The successful candidate will have significant experience in managing student halls of residence, with proven ability to establish a safe and supportive community experience of student residents, this will be underpinned by a undergraduate degree or professional qualification, or an equivalent level of experiential learning.

Excellent leadership and motivational skills are essential and candidates will be able to take a solution-focused approach, collaborating with customers and colleagues to resolves issues efficiently, while working compassionately with students.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We'll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you'll be making a positive difference to other people's lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits - from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.