Chief Student Officer
Bristol, Stroud
Role Information:
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.
We are looking for a leader with a strong background in customer or student
experience, ideally in education or a customer-focused sector. You have a desire to
make a difference to the lives of the 10,000 students we serve at SGS and an ability
to shape strategy and work closely with colleagues across every aspect of College
operations.
We are committed to embedding enjoyment in everything we do and we need a
leader who shares that ambition and has the passion, influence and strategic
thinking ability to make it a reality.
How to Apply
If you have any queries please contact us via the email address to the right of this advert or click on Apply Now to complete an online application.
All shortlisted candidates will be invited to an executive assessment process,
including a presentation to the Leadership Team and CEO, a structured interview,
and stakeholder meetings.
For more information about the role and SGS College, please see the candidate
pack. If you have any queries or would like to have a conversation about this role
please contact us at the right side of this advert.
SGS College is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer, committed to
inclusion and safeguarding. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds,
experiences, and communities. All offers of employment is subject to satisfactory references,
an Enhanced DBS check, and relevant additional checks and online searches in accordance
with KCSIE guidance.
Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 7 th June 2026. Expected Interview Date: Friday 19 th June 2026
Salary: 76,000
Hours Per Week: Permanent, Full-Time

