University of Warwick
Associate Director - Community Wellbeing (111854-0726)
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About The Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries about the role, please contact Andy Smith (Director of Wellbeing and Safeguarding) at Andy.A.Smith@warwick.ac.uk or Damien Homer (Deputy Director of Wellbeing and Safeguarding) at Damien.Homer@warwick.ac.uk
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This role will require an Enhanced DBS check with child barred list. If you are included on a child barred list, you will be breaking the law by applying for this role.
The Associate Director - Community Wellbeing provides strategic and operational leadership for the University’s community wellbeing functions, ensuring a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all students living on campus and in the wider local community. The role holds institutional accountability for community safety, residential support and driving preventative approaches, effective incident response and continuous service improvement.
The Associate Director for Community Wellbeing escalates to the Director of Wellbeing and Safeguarding (or to the Deputy Director of Wellbeing and Safeguarding) for institutional or system-wide risk.
About You
Working collaboratively across the University and with external partners, the postholder leads the development and delivery of the University’s Wellbeing & Safeguarding strategy that strengthens student belonging, enhances social connection and promotes a cohesive campus community. As a senior leader within the Wellbeing & Safeguarding Directorate, the Associate Director ensures regulatory compliance, champions evidence informed practice and contributes to institutional governance and strategic planning to enhance the overall student experience.
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For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
About The Department
For further information about Wellbeing & Safeguarding, please visit our website.
About The University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
*World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026 **Research Excellence Framework 2021
How to Apply
Closing Deadline
Sunday 9th August 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*
Application Process
To apply, please click APPLY below and submit an application form by the closing deadline.
You will be asked to include a CV and Cover Letter. These documents should:
- Outline employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
- Demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description using clear examples.
Please ensure your application clearly evidences the essential criteria, as the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application if these are not demonstrated.
**Interview Date: To be confirmed Start Date: To be confirmed
Applications must be submitted through the warwick-careers.tal.net portal before the closing deadline. We recommend completing your application form in good time, as the advert will automatically close at the deadline.
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What we Offer
We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including
- An attractive pension scheme.
- 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
- Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
- Onsite childcare facilities.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements.
Where possible, we offer hybrid working arrangements that combine office-based and remote working. Opportunities for hybrid working will depend on the requirements of the role, business needs of the department and can be discussed during the recruitment process.
For more information, see here.
We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see: Our Commitments | University of Warwick
Job Description
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