[PRIVATE LINK] - Director of Student Opportunity (100461-0426)

Informal Queries

• For informal queries about the role, please contact Adam Child (Academic Registrar) at adam.child@warwick.ac.uk 

Flexible Working 

• We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

The University of Warwick is seeking an exceptional leader as its next Director of Student Opportunity, driving an ambitious portfolio of co‑curricular provision that enhances student employability, skills development, volunteering, international experiences and overall student success. As a key member of the Education Group Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will play a central role in delivering Warwick’s Education and Student Experience Strategy and strengthening the University’s position as a sector leader in graduate outcomes.

The Student Opportunity team at the University of Warwick is the university’s central division supporting student employability, skills development, work experience, volunteering, and international opportunities. The team’s purpose is to help students build confidence, develop capabilities, and connect with experiences that shape their future careers.

The Director will provide strategic leadership to a diverse division encompassing Careers, Study Abroad and Student Mobility, Employer Engagement and Volunteering, and major co‑curricular programmes such as the Warwick Award and the Undergraduate Research Support Scheme (URSS). They will shape and deliver a clear divisional strategy, oversee a significant budget, and ensure high‑performing, values‑driven teams.

A major focus of the role is advancing student employability through innovative, inclusive and accessible opportunities, working in partnership with academic departments, senior leaders and external organisations. The Director will work to embed employability, expand work‑based learning opportunities, and ensure activities are optimised for positive impact for Warwick’s students through engaging, high‑quality guidance and support.

The postholder will also lead Warwick’s approach to internationalisation and mobility, promoting transformative global learning experiences, strengthening international partnerships, and supporting initiatives that embed intercultural learning across the curriculum and student experience.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

* World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026

** Research Excellence Framework 2021

CLOSING DEADLINE: Sunday 17 May 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click APPLY below and submit your application by the closing deadline. 

You will be asked to include a CV and cover letter. Within these documents, please:

1. Outline your employment and education history (including your most recent employment).

2. Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.

3. Demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description (PDF attached below).

• Interview Date: Friday 29th May 2026
• Start Date: 1st August 2026

Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal will be considered.

You are welcome to include any careers breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave).

Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here.

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.