Student Finance Advisor. Job in Chichester Education & Training Jobs

Chichester College, part of the Chichester College Group, is looking for a dynamic individual to join our team of Student Finance Advisors at our Chichester College campus. This role offers an interesting and rewarding experience within a varied, vibrant department with opportunities for you to develop your skills as part of a friendly and supportive team.

As a Student Finance Advisor, you will be the primary point of contact for students seeking financial assistance. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Assessing student applications for the college bursaries – Learner Support Grant, ensuring eligibility criteria is met.
• Providing outstanding customer service to applicants, schools, curriculum areas.
• Working with colleagues across the Group to plan and implement processes to ensure students can access, understand, and manage non-repayable financial support to aid their education.

The Chichester College Group is committed to providing outstanding education and support to our diverse students. As a key member of the Student Finance Support team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring students have the financial resources and guidance they need to succeed and complete their studies.

Our Staff Benefits:

• Local Government Pension Scheme – the Group contributes 15% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement.
• Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
• Discount schemes – including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family friendly policies – including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependent on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities – including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we're here to support you. Our roles are designed with adaptability in mind and at the heart of our people strategy is a commitment to an inclusive environment where different ways of working are not only accommodated but celebrated. If flexibility matters to you, you'll find a welcoming home here at CCG.

The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are an equal opportunities employer.