Head of Student Wellbeing Services

We are working with a leading London university to appoint an Interim Head of Student Wellbeing Services for 6-months in the first instance.Responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of its student wellbeing provision, this vital role oversees three core teams: Counselling, Mental Health, and Disability and Dyslexia support.The postholder will ensure high-quality, inclusive support that promotes student wellbeing, enables academic success, and meets safeguarding and regulatory requirements.Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary wellbeing teams, ensuring effective, student-focused support across mental health, disability, and counselling services
• Oversee safeguarding responses, including mental health crises, harassment, and misconduct, working closely with internal and external partners
• Review and enhance policies, procedures, and service delivery in line with strategic priorities and sector best practice
• Champion a whole-university approach to wellbeing and inclusive practice
• Manage related budgets and funding streams, including disability-related funding
• Provide strategic advice to senior leaders and represent the service in internal and external networks

You will have:

• Significant leadership experience in student wellbeing, mental health, disability, or related services—ideally within higher education
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, mental health legislation, reasonable adjustments, and inclusive education
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, manage crises, and influence senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication, strategic planning, and data analysis skills
• A relevant degree is essential; a professional qualification in mental health and professional registration is desirable

The post is looking to start as soon as possible, so you will need to be available immediately or at short notice to be considered.If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below. As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.