At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with financial needs and manage student funding processes.
- Company: Join Arden University, a multi-award-winning institution focused on innovation in education.
- Benefits: 30 days holiday, generous pension plan, private medical insurance, and free courses for you and your family.
- Other info: Exciting growth opportunities in a dynamic environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Be part of a passionate team making education accessible and impactful for students worldwide.
- Qualifications: Customer service skills, Excel proficiency, and ability to work under pressure.
The predicted salary is between 26000 - 27000 £ per year.
Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 per annum
London weighting: £4,000 per annum
Hours per week: 37.5
6 months Fixed Term Contract
Reporting into: Student Finance Team Leader
Department: Student Finance
This role will be based full time from our Stratford campus.
About Arden University:
We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.
About the Role:
We are looking for an innovative Student Finance Officer to join our dynamic Student Finance team. As a Student Finance Officer, you will play a key role in supporting students studying through our blended learning model. Reporting to the Student Finance Team Leader, you will be the primary point of contact for face-to-face student support, while also managing crucial aspects of student funding. Collaboration is essential in this role, as you will work closely with colleagues to ensure students receive the best advice and support for their financial needs.
About You:
We are interested in hearing from enthusiastic, proactive individuals with a proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Excellent customer service skills, along with strong Excel and data reporting capabilities, are essential. This role involves close collaboration with teams across the Finance department and the broader Arden University community. You will be a key contributor to continuous process improvement as we grow and evolve as an organisation.
Why Arden:
- 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!
- A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
- BUPA Cash Plan
- Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
- Access to Perkbox benefits
- Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
- Plus, other excellent benefits
- Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
Our Values: Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.
Closing Date: Monday 31 August
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for Finance roles due to a conflict of interest related to system access.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.
Sponsorship statement: Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa, or fulfil the criteria we have for providing sponsorship. However we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.
Student Finance Officer - Stratford - 6 month FTC in London employer: Arden University
Arden University is an excellent employer for those seeking a fulfilling role in higher education, particularly in Birmingham. With a strong commitment to flexible working arrangements, competitive pay, and a supportive work culture, we prioritise employee growth and development, ensuring that our Associate Lecturers thrive in their teaching careers while making a meaningful impact on students' lives.
