About The Role
This role will require an Enhanced DBS. The Student Funding Support team are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivated and customer-focused Student Funding Adviser. The role is a permanent, part-time job share working 18.25 hours a week - Monday and Tuesday 9am-5pm and Wednesday 9.30am-12.45pm.
The post holder will deliver information, advice and guidance on all types of student funding to students, their sponsors and other stakeholders. They will also make recommendations on eligibility for financial support in the form of hardship funds, bursaries and scholarships. The postholder will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and signpost to other support services as appropriate.
About You
This is the right role for you if:
1. You would like to support the recruitment and retention of students from a financial support perspective.
2. You are IT literate and have a good standard of general education.
3. You have excellent written and oral communication skills.
4. You have experience of offering information, advice and guidance within a professional setting.
5. You have experience of line managing or supervising staff.
Please be aware that we are unable to accept applications from current Warwick students due to the sensitive nature of the work.
About The Department
The Student Funding Support team provide students and their supporters with information, advice and guidance on statutory UK government support, hardship funding, scholarships and bursaries. We also give advice on money management and deliver financial capability workshops and presentations about student finance and funding to students, their families, schools and University staff.
About The University
Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’.
You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.
How to Apply
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 27th April 2025 at 23:55 (BST)
To apply, please click ‘Apply’ below and submit an application form by the closing date. Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application form past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 23:30). You will have to attach a CV and a cover letter.
1. Your CV should include your employment history (including your most recent employment), your education history, and any other relevant experience.
2. Your cover letter should explain your motivations for applying to the role. It should also explain, using examples, how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the Job Description PDF document below. Please note that all essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.
What we Offer
We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 26 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Warwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation.
Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with. In line with the DBS Code of Practice, the successful candidates for any roles involving regulated activity will be subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level. #J-18808-Ljbffr