Pastoral Mentor

The above full-time (1.0 FTE) post is available from 5th January 2026 on a permanent basis at our Penryn Campus in our Department of Earth and Environmental Science / Engineering Cornwall. Applications are welcome from individuals from both academic and professional services backgrounds, and secondment and/or fractional options would be considered.

Summary of the role

The role of Pastoral Mentor is to provide high-quality proactive support for students experiencing difficulties that impact their ability to study and be successful on their programme of study. An important part of the role will involve working with a project evaluation group to establish the most effective ways of recognizing students who are struggling, to identify and implement best practice in the provision of student support, and to work with the digital team on the design and development of digital tools to enhance student support. The role has been developed through extensive consultation on sector-wide best practice, and appropriate training and guidance will be provided.

About you

We are looking for empathetic individuals able to provide the key link between the academic discipline(s) and support services for students who are struggling and also work closely with colleagues in discipline(s) to identify students in need of support or factors inhibiting student success. Experience of working with students in either an HE or FE setting is essential. You will be the core point of contact for students experiencing issues impacting their ability to study and for colleagues in the department concerned about student engagement. The role requires that you also work with data to identify students in need of support.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including: 41 Days leave per year, options for flexible working, numerous discounts at leading retailers, onsite gyms on all of our campuses and a cycle to work scheme, sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy, and stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England.

Further information

For further information or to arrange an informal discussion about the role please contact Aveen Hameed on A.Hameed@exeter.ac.uk. Interviews are expected to take place from early December. The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer. We are officially recognised as a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution.

Salary: From £33,951 on Grade E, depending on qualifications and experience. Location: Penryn, University of Exeter, Penryn Campus. Hours: Full Time. Contract Type: Permanent.