Role: Finance Support Officer – Term Time Only (0.5 FTE)
Hours: 18.2 hours per week, Term-Time Only (0.5 FTE)
Salary: £25,596 – £26,155 FTE (£11,410.17 – £11,659.36 prorated for 0.5)
Employer Pension Contribution: 15% (FTE)
Location: Trafford and Stockport College Group – Cheadle and Marple Campuses
The Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG) offers an opportunity for an experienced Finance Support Officer to join the Learner Services team to help achieve our vision of unlocking potential and fostering success.
The Role: You will work as part of a Student Finance team along with two other staff who work across other campuses. You will work independently within Learner Services and collaborate with the wider team at strategic points to review awards, budgets/spend and the current offer to ensure learners are supported financially.
You will assess, process and award individual student finance applications. This may involve communicating with staff, parents or other external stakeholders.
About You: We are looking for a candidate who can work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. The candidate should be relational and able to have positive interactions with learners, parents, staff and external stakeholders. The candidate will need to be highly organised and able to provide timely updates on spend which inform the student finance offer.
Experience of recording and overseeing financial budgets as well as an understanding of benefits and how they impact bursary applications and awards is preferable.
Training provided to promote further development. Equal‑opportunity Employer. TSCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Benefits:
- 40 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) FTE
- Generous company pension contribution of 20.8%
- Onsite Costa Coffee & Subsidies staff canteen
- Employee Assistance Programme that extends the supports to your family members
- Tailored Professional Development plan
- Free onsite Parking
All employees, including senior managers, will normally be appointed to the minimum point of the pay grade for the job. In certain cases, it may be appropriate to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade at the discretion of the Director of HR & Performance due to the candidate’s current salary, experience or qualifications.
The role is open to direct applicants only.
We will conduct an enhanced DBS check. Any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. The Group will meet the costs associated with this. Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on successful candidates.
Equal Opportunity Statement: TSCG is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job will be guaranteed an interview.
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At Trafford & Stockport College Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and collaborative work environment. With a generous benefits package including 40 days of annual leave, a 15% pension contribution, and tailored professional development opportunities, we are dedicated to the growth and well-being of our staff. Located in Stockport, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that every employee feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our learners.
Contact Details:
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