Chief student officer

Chief Student Officer

Reference: REQ001435
Location: All Campuses – South Gloucestershire & Stroud
FTE Salary: circa £76,000 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full‑Time
Team: College Leadership Team
Reports To: Chief Strategy Officer

This is your opportunity to place student enjoyment at the heart of one of the South West’s most ambitious colleges. SGS College is seeking an exceptional leader to spearhead our efforts to do something we believe is unique in the FE sector – making Enjoyment the key driver of all we do, rather than just an optional extra. Our new strategy SGS 2031: Get Future Ready places Enjoyment as one of four key strategic outcomes. We believe that by ensuring we provide brilliant experiences every day we will create an inspiring, inclusive and safe environment where our students will thrive.

Responsibilities

• Lead the vision and strategy to embed enjoyment throughout SGS College.
• Shape and drive a student‑centric culture in all areas of College operations.
• Collaborate closely with the College Leadership Team and other departments to implement enjoyment‑focused initiatives.
• Represent SGS College externally to champion student enjoyment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in customer or student experience, ideally within education or a customer‑focused sector.
• Ability to influence and think strategically at senior level.
• Experience working with large student populations and shaping organizational strategy.

Closing Date

Sunday 7th June 2026

Equal Opportunities Statement

SGS College is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusion and safeguarding. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and relevant additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.