* Learning Support and Academic Skills Adviser (Higher Education)NEW# Learning Support and Academic Skills Adviser (Higher Education)EmployerLocation: Winchester, HampshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: Up to £30,477 per annumPosted: 5th February 2026Start Date: To Be ConfirmedExpires: 22nd February 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1533093Job Reference: V3462Start Date: To Be Confirmed* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1533093* Share :**Learning Support and Academic Skills Adviser (Higher Education)*** Salary: Up to £30,477 per annum (dependent upon experience and qualifications)* Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)* Location: Sparsholt Campus (Winchester)* Closing Date: **22nd February 2026****Interviews are due to take place on Friday 6th March**Our Higher Education offer is growing, and we’re looking for a passionate and motivated learning support and academic skills adviser to join us at an exciting time of expansion.**The role:** In this role you will have responsibility for the design and delivery of high-quality academic skills support for students from pre-entry to taught postgraduate, across the University Centre to enhance their satisfaction, attainment, and retention. The post holder will lead projects and developments in relation to academic skills and student engagement activities.The post holder will have responsibility for preparing learning materials in multiple formats, including classroom, online and mobile to both groups and on a one-to-one basis. The post holder will liaise with professional and academic services across the University to ensure appropriate learner support activities are in place for all students.There will be a requirement for the post holder to recognise and support students with disabilities so that they can access their learning and as such the role will require the post holder to work with students’ academic staff and other professionals within the organisation to develop inclusive methods of delivery and assessment.All staff will engage in CPD and scholarly activity, and there are opportunities for personal development appropriate to the role.**Why join Sparsholt:** You’ll be part of a forward-thinking college with exceptional facilities, a strong industry reputation, and a genuine commitment to staff development and wellbeing, all set with a stunning countryside campus.**College Benefits:**• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme• Free on- site parking• Car Share Scheme• Occupational Sick Pay and Maternity Pay Scheme• Flexible Working Policy• Access to an Employee Assistance Scheme• Free Library membership• Free on-site gym at the Sparsholt campus• Gym classes on the Sparsholt campus• Facility to purchase Sparsholt produce including: plants, fruit & vegetables, fish and game.• Access to discounted hair treatments at the Andover campus• Ability to access a range of CPD events and support with undertaking professional qualifications.• Various food outlets and eateries offering good value food and drink at competitive prices• There is a nursery on the Sparsholt campus operated by a commercial provider.***We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.*****If you’re passionate about helping students succeed, enjoy working collaboratively and want to make a meaningful difference in a growing Higher Education environment, we’d love to hear from you!**### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment.All successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check and to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.### Sparsholt College Hampshire (inc Andover Campus) #J-18808-Ljbffr