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Chief Student Officer
Role Information
Reference: REQ001435
Location: All Campuses - South Gloucestershire & Stroud
FTE Salary: circa £76,000 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Team: College Leadership Team
Reports To: Chief Strategy Officer
This is your opportunity to place student enjoyment at the heart of one of the South West’s most ambitious colleges.
SGS College is seeking an exceptional leader to spearhead our efforts to do something we believe is unique in the FE sector – making Enjoyment the key driver of all we do, rather than just an optional extra.
Our new strategy SGS 2031: Get Future Ready places Enjoyment as one of four key strategic outcomes. We believe that by ensuring we provide brilliant experiences every day we will create an inspiring, inclusive and safe environment where our students will thrive.
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We are looking for a leader with a strong background in customer or student experience, ideally in education or a customer-focused sector. You have a desire to make a difference to the lives of the 10,000 students we serve at SGS and an ability to shape strategy and work closely with colleagues across every aspect of College operations.
We are committed to embedding enjoyment in everything we do and we need a leader who shares that ambition and has the passion, influence and strategic thinking ability to make it a reality.
How To Apply
To apply for this position please submit your CV and a cover letter via the ‘apply now’ button on our website (no more than two pages) setting out your vision for this role and what you would bring to SGS.
All shortlisted candidates will be invited to an executive assessment process, including a presentation to the Leadership Team and CEO, a structured interview, and stakeholder meetings.
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Closing Date: Sunday 7th June 2026
Expected Interview Date: Friday 19th June 2026
For more information about the role and SGS College, please see the candidate pack. If you have any queries or would like to have a conversation about this role please contact the People & Culture Team
SGS College is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusion and safeguarding. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities. All offers of employment is subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and relevant additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.
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