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Are you passionate about helping students thrive? Do you have excellent people skills and a proactive approach to problem‑solving? Birkbeck, University of London, is looking for a dedicated Student Support Officer, to join our Student Support & Wellbeing team, and play a key role in supporting students with disabilities and mental health needs. As a Student Support Officer, you’ll be the first point of contact for students seeking disability or mental health-related support. You’ll triage enquiries, provide straightforward support directly, and ensure students receive accurate information, signposting, and timely guidance. This is an engaging and varied role where no two days are the same. You'll make a meaningful difference in students’ lives and help create an inclusive, supportive learning environment.
Job Responsibility:
Responding to student queries and identifying when to refer complex cases to specialist advisers
Meeting students and arranging agreed reasonable adjustments
Supporting students through the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) application process
Ensuring accurate, confidential, and timely record‑keeping
Working collaboratively across departments to ensure reasonable adjustments are implemented
Requirements:
Experienced in a customer‑facing environment, able to respond accurately and sensitively to incoming queries
Organised, with good attention to detail and comfortable following established processes
Able to handle confidential information with professionalism, and work within agreed boundaries of practice
Experienced in scheduling, diary management, and minute‑taking - especially for sensitive meetings
What we offer:
Competitive salary and pension scheme
31 days paid leave
Flexible working arrangements
Generous benefits in the HE sector
Located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London