Are you passionate about supporting people to take control of their finances and improve their financial wellbeing? The University of Manchester Students’ Union are looking for a new Financial Wellbeing Manager to join an exciting new team and project designed to support students in meeting their basic needs.
The Financial Wellbeing Manager will be joining the organisation at an exciting time, as we look to establish a brand-new Basic Needs Centre to support students in meeting their basic needs. They’ll be responsible for the design and implementation of a new financial education and support offering as part of the new Basic Needs team, supporting students with issues relating to key areas like food, housing, and finance.
As Financial Wellbeing Manager, you’ll support students to improve their financial literacy, equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to better manage their finances, and ensure that they are well-informed about the support available to them. With an increasing cost-of-living, rising student rents, and wider financial challenges on the horizon, the Financial Wellbeing Manager will need to be proactive and adaptable as we aim to prevent students from reaching a financial crisis.
As this is a new and evolving project, there is a great deal of opportunity to develop the role and the financial support offering within the Basic Needs Centre. Some examples are:
1. Designing and delivering workshops for students, aiming to improve their financial literacy and equip them with the knowledge and skills they need to effectively manage their finances.
2. Raising awareness of good financial practice, creating a comfortable environment where students feel able to come forward to talk about their circumstances.
3. Speaking to students and staff to gain a better understanding of the barriers students face, and the support they need.
4. Signposting students to the right places to ensure they can access the help they need.
5. Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, staying up-to-date with the current financial climate, and advocating for the interests of students.
Please read the full role profile before applying, as well as our guide to recruitment.
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