ARU, a global university, is dedicated to transforming lives through innovative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial education and research. The university has been awarded a gold award for the quality of its education and is known for its research institutes and four faculties that bridge scientific, technical, and creative fields. ARU is committed to conducting impactful research that addresses pressing issues and makes a real difference to communities. With 16 of its research areas assessed as world-leading, ARU has received recognition from the UK’s higher education funding bodies.

At ARU, we are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health, and Social Care students in the East of England. Additionally, we are among the leading universities in the UK for degree apprenticeship provision, partnering with numerous employers across the country.

In relation to the role, predominantly based at our Cambridge campus with occasional travel to Chelmsford, we are seeking an individual who can lead the development of targeted support for international students in various learning settings. This role will involve close collaboration with professional services and academic course teams to embed support into delivery where appropriate, both in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Some student-facing activity will be required.

The ideal candidate should possess knowledge of student support and be familiar with the challenges international students may face when entering UK higher education from different learning cultures. Applicants should also have experience in delivering education services to international student cohorts and planning and coordinating activities within an organization. Strong administrative and management skills, as well as IT proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel, are necessary. Furthermore, the candidate should demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment, collaborate with a team, and possess the personable attributes required for student-facing interactions.

For further information, please contact Matthew Timmis, Director of Student Outcomes, at matthew.timmis@aru.ac.uk.

We value an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits, including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, a travel-to-work scheme, and a competitive relocation package. For full details, visit our benefits page.

ARU is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and students. As part of the due diligence process for short-listed candidates, online searches will be conducted. We believe in and embrace diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community. It is essential that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

We are committed to being inclusive and open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Please note that this vacancy may be closed once we have received sufficient applications.

To apply for this role, please download the Job Description and Person Specification by clicking the apply button. When submitting your application, please demonstrate how your skills and experience align with the criteria outlined in the person specification