Student Safeguarding Manager

The Student Life team at Kingston University is seeking a Student Safeguarding Manager to act as the operational lead on student safeguarding, leading on case management related to safeguarding and other complex student welfare issues. This will include delivering high quality support and advice to staff across the institution as well as leading on making external referrals where required.

You will also contribute to the coordination and development of our online staff and student reporting platform, Report and Support. You will deliver and coordinate awareness raising activity across the institution on related matters, such as White Ribbon Day and Adult Safeguarding Week.

The role is primarily based at our Penrhyn Road campus with some working from home considered, in line with current University policy and business need.

The Person

You will be educated to first degree level or have an equivalent level of professional experience. You will have a clear understanding of safeguarding and broader student welfare issues in higher education, as well as extensive experience of working on safeguarding cases and complex casework.

You will have the ability to maintain confidentiality & record keeping, to advise on the management of risk and to work under pressure with resilience. You will have experience of multiagency or partnership working. The ideal candidate would also have experience in working with a diverse client group and/or experience of developing & delivering staff training.

The role will require regular use of our online reporting platform and our student enquiry management system and therefore strong IT skills are also essential.

Directorate/Function

The Student Directorate aims to deliver a seamless, high-quality experience for all current and future students to ensure they are “sought after” through supporting their participation, attainment, and success. This in turn will create a culture of high performance that is inclusive, innovative, ambitious and enterprising.

The Student Services team provides the University’s first- and second-line services for students incorporating the Information Centre, Library and Learning Services, Specialist Course Support and Administration, Student Engagement and Student Life, Health and Wellbeing.

Services are designed to be accessible and inclusive of all students, to ensure their enquiries are resolved quickly and support is available to enable them to fully engage with and succeed in their studies. 

Further information

This is a full time, fixed-term position for 12 months to cover maternity leave, with a starting salary of £45,025 per annum.

Interviews are scheduled to be held in person on Monday, 22 December 2025.

For informal enquiries, please contact Tim Dhir, Associate Director of Student Life, Health & Wellbeing.

This post is available as a result of maternity leave, and it is expected that you will hold it for the full period. However, should the post-holder on maternity leave exercise their right to return to work earlier, then this appointment will be terminated, subject to a notice period of one month.

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.

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.

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. 

To apply click on ‘Apply Now’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.