Academic Study Skills Manager

Holland & Barrett; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK educational institution is seeking a qualified individual to lead their academic study skills team. The role involves providing operational leadership and ensuring high-quality support for students. Candidates should have a postgraduate qualification and professional teaching recognition, along with the ability to manage a small team effectively. The position offers flexibility with hybrid working options and generous annual leave.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Wellbeing support

Employee Discounts Scheme

Onsite fitness facilities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Continuous professional development support

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage a small team of academic staff.
• Experience working with students at levels 3 - 8 in higher education.
• Demonstrated evidence of positive impact on student experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the academic study skills support team at Hartpury University.
• Manage the delivery of high-quality academic study skills support for students.
• Drive innovation and evaluate study skills support provisions.

Skills

Experience in delivering evidence-informed teaching

Knowledge of academic study skills development

Certified management qualification

Professional recognition of teaching

Education

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

Fixed Term for 12 months covering maternity leave

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced individual to lead our academic study skills team in delivering high-quality, inclusive academic study skills provision for students at Hartpury University. The post holder will provide operational leadership for academic study skills support, working closely with colleagues and internal stakeholders to ensure the provision is responsive, impactful and embedded across the curriculum. Alongside this, the successful applicant will:

• Manage the delivery of, and deliver, high-quality academic study skills support for students across the university at levels 3 – 8.
• Work collaboratively with academic and professional services colleagues to ensure the delivery of high-quality and inclusive study skills learning for all, through a wide variety of learning opportunities and resources.
• Drive innovation and best practice in academic study skills support within the University, working collaboratively with your line manager and team to monitor and evaluate provision.

Hartpury University values student experience and outcomes, as such the successful applicant should be able to demonstrate evidence of positive impact in these areas within their application.

About You

• Have a postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline.
• You will have professional recognition of teaching at Advance HE Fellowship level (or above), or an equivalent higher education teaching qualification.
• You will have a certified management qualification and/or relevant experience of line managing a small team of academic staff.
• Knowledge of academic study skills development for students studying at levels 3 - 8, informed by an understanding of recognised sector practice.
• Experience of delivering evidence-informed teaching, learning and assessment within higher education.
• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
• 35 days annual leave entitlement
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme, launching in 2026

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

How to Apply

Click the button below to apply online or telephone [phone] to request documents by post.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 23 rd February 2026.

Interviews will be held on w/c 2 nd March 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.