Job Description

Job Title:

Student Services Officer

Salary:

11,023 - 11,349 per annum

Location:

Based at Huddersfield - Travel to other sites also required

Hours and Weeks per year:

18 hours / 40 weeks

At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors.

Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you'll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others.

We're already a successful college, but we're continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story!

In the role of Student Services Officer, you'll predominantly be based at Huddersfield Centre and your focus will be on providing outstanding student experience to students and prospective students regarding internal college services and external support

Your key responsibilities will be:

To make effective, timely referrals to the internal student support services. To administer the assessment of eligibility and appropriate allocation of discretionary Learner Support Funds or any other Learner Support Service scheme. To assist the Student Services Manager with administrative duties relating to the Learner Support Funds and other associated financial support budgets.
Ideally, you'll have Level 2 qualification (or be able to prove equivalent ability) and demonstrable experience in Customer Service and IT. It's important that you're able to communicate effectively, engage with young people, have excellent keyboard skills with extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and demonstrate our College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.

Due to the nature of our work, it's essential you're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We believe learning is not just for our students: it's an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers.

You'll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.

We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.

Term time only staff who start mid Academic year will have their initial salary payments calculated based on actual weeks worked and the number of pay dates between the beginning of employment and the end of the current academic year.

Closing Date: Friday 20th June 2025, 11:59PM (We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)

Proposed Interview Date: TBC

TO APPLY (both External and Internal applicants)

:

Go to our vacancies website: https://joinkirklees.carvalhr.co.uk/Vacancies.aspx download and complete a copy of the below "Kirklees College Application Form" before clicking "Apply" - you will need to attach your completed form as your application.

If you have any queries about the role or the application process, please contact

Please check your emails regularly during the recruitment process (including spam and junk folders) as this is how you will be contacted once you have applied.

As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals' sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 11,023.00-11,349.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym Private dental insurance Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person