The Foundation for International Education (www.fie.org.uk) is an international higher education organisation with over 25 years of expertise in developing and managing experiential learning experiences. Working in partnership with universities and colleges, primarily from the US, we provide immersive study abroad programmes for undergraduate students in London, Dublin, Madrid, Barcelona and Amman.
FIE is currently seeking qualified, confident and reliable applicants for the following part-time, fixed term position (12-month contract renewable subject to operational requirements) with an early April start date. The position is live-in, and based in a student residence hall located in the Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, where the successful candidate will be responsible for providing pastoral care to undergraduate students.
Job Title: Residence Life Supervisor (RLS)
Location: London, Kensington and Chelsea
Salary: £9,550 gross, per annum, from which £1,614 gross will be deducted per annum for subsidised accommodation in a student residence in London
Start Date: 1st April 2025
Application deadline: 19th February 2025
Interviews to take place: Week of 24th February 2025
Job Summary:
The Residence Life Supervisor’s key responsibilities are to promote and support FIE’s Residence Life mission, providing a welcoming and inclusive living and learning environment for students. The RLS will act as first point of contact for students, offering guidance and support, and assist students during emergent residence and community concerns and emergencies as/when they arise.
Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications
- Undergraduate Degree or equivalent
- Experience working with students and/or in a people centred role
- A flexible approach to working hours
- Strong intercultural and interpersonal communication skills, with a student-centred philosophy
- Ability to work under pressure and to use initiative
- Sound judgement and ability to determine the level of seriousness of a situation
- Excellent administrative, organisational, and problem-solving abilities
- Competence in working both independently and within a team environment
- A broad knowledge of London as an educational and social resource
- A good knowledge of the US and its people
Desired Experience, Skills and Knowledge
- Experience working with first year and undergraduate students
- Knowledge of and experience in residence life and/or student services
- Crisis management skills
The full job description:
The full job advert and job description can be downloaded on our website by clicking here.
Application Process
Please submit a CV, covering letter, and the contact details of two referees as attachments via email to
- An outline of how you would promote FIE’s values within the Residence Community
- What it is that interests you about this job opportunity
- What skills, experience and knowledge you can offer to FIE in this capacity
- How you would present the benefits of hosting an intern to a London-based company
APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVERING LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Successful applicant will be required to produce acceptable documents confirm the right to work in the UK.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Please also bear in mind that most Student Visa holders are only eligible to work up to 20 hours/week during term time.
