Kingston University
Transition Programmes Adviser (in-curricular)
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This is a full time, one-year maternity cover position ideally starting in October/November 2026, with a starting salary of £39,407 per annum.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on 21 August 2026.
If you have any queries or would like further information on the role, please contact Kristina Ellis (Transition Programmes Manager)
This post is available to cover maternity leave and is expected to be held for the full duration. However, should the substantive post-holder choose to return to work earlier, this appointment may be terminated, subject to a one-month notice period.
The Role
A one-year maternity cover, joining the team delivering University transition activities, this role is key in the delivery of the first year of our integrated Future Skills programme, Navigate. Working alongside a colleague in a similar role, you will be designing and delivering a range of sessions, activities and resources that help students transition into and through higher education, develop a foundational knowledge of the Kingston graduate attributes, understand themselves better and prepare for further stages of the Future Skills programme. Additionally, it will support with the planning and delivery of other key transition-focused deliverables.
The Person
The ideal candidate is an energetic and highly capable self-starter who can quickly establish themselves as a trusted and credible member of the team. An exceptional and dynamic presenter, they will be confident engaging large and diverse student audiences, bringing enthusiasm, authenticity and creativity to every interaction. They will be skilled at creating inclusive and impactful learning experiences, tailoring the content to different student needs and contexts, while making effective use of contemporary teaching approaches. Highly adaptable, they will thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing competing priorities while maintaining high standards and taking ownership of their work with minimal supervision.
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Directorate/Function
The Students’ Directorate key aim within the strategy is to deliver a seamless, high-quality experience for all current and future students to ensure they are “sought after”, supporting their participation, attainment, and success before, during and after their time at Kingston. This in turn will create a culture of high performance that is inclusive, innovative, ambitious and enterprising.
Why Join Us?
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- 35 days annual leave
- Generous pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme helps with any work-related problems having a wider impact on your life and gives you access to the savings centre
- Discounts on Perks a Work
- Course fee waiver scheme and discounted courses across the University
- Learn new skills with priority access to thousands of courses via LinkedIn Learning
- Season ticket loans up to £10,000 to help you spread the cost of commuting and get the best value for money
We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.
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Kingston University values
As an employee of Kingston University you are expected to work to our values framework. Our values underpin everything that we do, they shape how we interact with each other; how we support our students; and how we achieve our strategic objectives.
- Inclusive: to value the diversity of students and staff, treating them respectfully.
- Innovative: to apply new methods or ideas to facilitate progress.
- Ambitious: to pursue excellence for oneself, the university and our communities.
- Enterprising: to recognise and act on opportunities.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
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