Student Money and Welfare Advisor

The role leads the FE College Discretionary Funds assessment and award process inclusive of Childcare and Free College Meals, alongside close working with the College's FE Fees and Finance Team, Transport Working Group and Safeguarding department. You will work collaboratively, with key partners, to ensure that the College's financial support has the maximum impact on access and progression, including acting as a key point of communication for students and parents / carers in promoting and advising on the bursary process.

The main focus and day to day activity of the role is the assessing and administration of Bursary Applications and Award information. This includes joint line management of a small Bursary Administrative Team. Bursary assessment processes require the ability to understand household income and the benefits system, alongside providing information directly to students on their eligibility for a Bursary Award.

Training and support towards developing an understanding of statutory guidance will be provided.

The post will be based at both the Buxton and Leek campuses, movement between the campuses will be necessary on a regular basis.

This post will be part-time 18.5 hours per week over 2.5 days. However, this can be negotiated at interview.

The post will be on a job share basis, working closely with the current post holder and will be on a fixed term contract initially for 12 months.

You will be digitally focused and have the ability to use a range of technologies to support the digitalisation of the service. You will also be comfortable with using technology to gather information, to gain a clear understanding of the trends and performance of services to FE students.

As this post involves working with children and vulnerable adults, post-holders will require an Enhanced DBS with barred list check prior to employment. The post holder will also complete mandatory safeguarding training as part of their induction.

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The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 - making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College

Buxton and Leek College is graded as a "Good" college by OFSTED and has a team of dedicated staff who take pride in supporting learners towards their study and career goals. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team on our journey to becoming an outstanding provider.

This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who is interested in making a difference to students in the University's further education (FE) division within Buxton and Leek College. We are looking for an exceptional candidate who will help us to maintain and further develop a high-quality Bursary Service for our students.

Line managed by the Operations Manager Learner Journey, you will join an established wider college Learner Journey Team. The team includes a range of student support services such as the Progress Coach Team, Behaviour Management, Safeguarding, Student Finance and Careers. With a strong student-centred ethos, this team works closely together to ensure barriers to learning are removed and students can progress to positive outcomes and destinations.

Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
Local Government Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development
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