About West Dean

West Dean is internationally recognised as a centre of excellence for art, design, craft, and conservation education.  The work of staff and students, frequently rooted in traditional skills, is both innovative and world leading.

Our programmes are delivered across two sites in the UK:  West Dean, the idyllic Grade II listed rural campus in the stunning South Downs near Chichester (West Sussex), and our future prestigious Bloomsbury site in the heart of London.  These inspiring locations provide the ideal environment in which students can work across disciplines and forge exciting new collaborations. 

We are making bold and ambitious moves as an organisation with the expansion of our portfolio, the redevelopment of our estate and our strategic push on diversity and sustainability. 

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a friendly, welcoming and professional Student Welcome Officer (Nights) to join our vibrant community at West Dean College.  As a Student Welcome Officer (Nights), you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, security, and satisfaction of our students and guests during night hours. This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic team within a prestigious educational institution.  Full details of the role are found in the Job Pack.

Hours, Location and Benefits

This is a night role working 8pm-8am 4 nights on and 4 nights off.  Some flexibility will be required to cover holidays, sickness or other absence.

The role is based at West Dean, the idyllic Grade II listed rural campus in the stunning South Downs near Chichester (West Sussex).

For this role we are offering:

Contract:  Permanent

Duties:  As attached job description.

Salary:  £25,507.37 per annum

Hours:  Average of 42 hours per week / 4 nights on 4 nights off / 12 hours per night 

Benefits

• Annual leave – 33 per annum (FTE)

• Two weeks Company Sick Pay

• Generous contributory pension scheme, matching from 4% to 7.5%

• Life Assurance up to six times annual salary

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Mental Health First Aiders

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Free entry to West Dean Gardens

• Complimentary staff access to events

• Discounts on retail goods in our two shops

• Free and discounted places on short courses at West Dean College

• Discounts for Friends & Family on short courses

• Free use of facilities including swimming pool, library, and tennis courts

• Subsidised bed and breakfast rates

• Discounts on event hire and food and beverage charges

• Free on-site parking

How to Apply

If you are passionate about providing exceptional service, fostering a warm and inclusive environment, and being part of a dynamic team in a vibrant setting, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Candidates for this role will need to be able to demonstrate a current Right to Work in the UK.

• Please view the Student Welcome Officer Nights Job Pack 04 2024 document (opens in a pop up)