The Student Finance and Funds team is responsible for advice and guidance in all aspects of statutory student funding, assessing applications for the University hardship fund and the Universities bursary and scholarship schemes.

About the role

We have an opportunity to recruit a Student Funds Officer to join our busy team to provide a wide range of financial support activities to assist our students who may be facing financial hardship. We are seeking a suitably qualified candidate who has experience working in a finance/advice related service preferably with young people or in the charity sector.

The post holder will be required to support students and be able to explain complex financial information. Excellent communication skills are essential and candidates should be able to empathise and deal sympathetically with students who are experiencing financial challenges. The ability to understand the importance of ensuring that the Universities financial regulations are adhered to is essential. Candidates should have substantial experience of office administration and student support activities.

Excellent organisational, communication and Microsoft Office skills are required as well as the ability to work under pressure.  We are a very supportive service and being a team player is an essential requirement for this post. The post holder will be required to work flexibly, prioritise workloads and be able to show personal initiative and judgement.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 14^th December 2023.

This post is permanent, subject to the normal probationary period of 12 months.