Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our exceptional Student Support department as a Student Funding Specialist.


The Student Funding Specialist is responsible for assisting eligible students in securing financial support and to help navigate the various funding options available to them.


This position will work closely with students, parents and relevant curriculum areas to ensure students receive the financial support necessary to support their education.

Responsibilities include:

Stay up to date with all student funding bursary and loan regulations, policies and procedures to support Student Funding Officers to ensure compliance when processing applications and awarding funds. Support the Student Funding Team Leader to ensure accurate policies and procedures are in place for Bradford College to administer and advise students and stakeholders of the entitlements and funding available from college and through other funding sources such as SFE and national charitable grants. Working with the Student Funding Team Leader to promote and give advice and guidance to all stakeholders in relation to student funding support available for both FE and HE students. Ensuring accurate marketing and promotion to advise student entitlement and application processes are clear. Work collaboratively with other college departments to support distribution of specialist HE bursaries ensuring compliancy with individual regulations. Facilitating payments and informing students of payment schedules (including SKE, FE, ITE and PGCE) Ensuring Robust monitoring, tracking and recording of all bursary payments to ensure compliancy and that accurate information is available for reporting, audit and Quality Assurance purposes specific reporting duties to SFE and DFE. Support the HE Fees process: Ensuring compliancy - amending fees when students withdraw, transfer or suspend studies including informing the student of financial implications, SFE of changes which will impact loans and College Finance Team to inform college budget monitoring and recuperation of funds.

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The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

Education & Training

GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale

Experience

Experience of working in an education setting - specifically related to Student Funding/Finance processes. Experience in an administrative role. Experience of delivering high standards of customer service in a pressured environment Experience of providing information and advice to a wide range of people. Experience of assessing information against set criteria. Experience of using spreadsheets and databases. Experience of working with a diverse range of people

For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk


We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

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We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies. We shall not be liable for any fee /commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.

Bradford College

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.


Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.


We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Benefits of working at Bradford College:

Generous annual leave entitlement - equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution Annual salary reviews Career progression opportunities - 54% of all vacancies are filled internally Free sports and gym facilities Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback Discounts on greener travel - cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant A host of training development opportunities Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025 The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.
If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.


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