Finance Advisor – Barnsley College - Part time - £27,062 to £29,506 pro rata

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new Student Finance Advisor, operating as part of the wider Student Services Team.

If you’re looking to join a team that cares about their staff wellbeing, values their personal development and works with them to have a positive impact on student experience, come to Barnsley College and be part of the most successful general further education college in the region!
 

Benefits

First of all, what’s in it for you?

• Substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year including bank and public holidays!)
• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous 19.2% employer contribution! 
• Considerable staff investment through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress 
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure
• Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
• College gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
   

Finance Advisor
Student Services
Permanent vacancy - 27 hours per week
£27,062 to £29,506 pro rata (£19,748 to £21,531 per annum)

We are looking for a Student Finance Advisor who is driven to provide exceptional services to students, who can share their experience of assessing applications for Learner Support Funding within the FE sector. The successful candidate will have experience reviewing and monitoring budgets and or project funding. 

This role would suit someone that is passionate about student welfare and can use their initiative to track trends and adapt practise to innovate our support services. You will be joining an energetic and dynamic team who are always looking to develop and improve the experience and support available to our students. The ability to form and maintain strong working partnerships with external health and financial services is crucial, and organisational skills is critical in keeping up to date with financial guidance set by the EFA SFA and Hefce.

This is your opportunity to help drive and shape the welfare and wellbeing services within Barnsley College. If you are a Finance Advisor looking for a new challenge within a leading educational organisation, please apply today.
 

Please note you will be directed to the Barnsley College website to complete your application. Closing date for applications Thursday 25th April 2024 - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.