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Student Funding Officer

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Bath, SomersetNewton Park, SomersetRemote· 3 days ago

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Part Time Student Funding Officer (Fixed Term)

Department: Student Finance

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Part Time

Location: Bath, Somerset, Bath, Somerset - Newton Park, Hybrid

We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity to join our Student Awards Team on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave. As part of our Team you will play a vital role in supporting our students through the assessment, administration, and awarding of bursaries, scholarships and hardship funding.

Working under the direction of the Student Relationship Manager, you will be responsible for administering all University funding schemes in line with institutional procedures, policies, and regulations. Your work will directly contribute to maintaining the University’s strong operational reputation with both students and external stakeholders.

This is a part time (22.5hrs per week) fixed term contract for 12 months covering maternity leave.

About the Role

  • Administer a range of bursary, scholarship and hardship funding schemes with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with University policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support the Student Relationship Manager in maintaining high service standards across funding operations.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across Finance and Professional Services to ensure service levels are clearly defined and consistently met.

About You

  • An adaptable, decisive, pro-active, organised and detail-oriented individual who can work under pressure.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
  • Ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
  • A genuine interest in supporting students and enhancing their experience.
  • Have a good standard of education including GCSE Maths and English grade C or above or NVQ2 equivalent
  • Demonstrable experience of working within a financial operations environment. 
If you’re looking for a role where your work truly matters and you enjoy working in a collaborative, student-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Additional Information

Salary Grade 5 - £18,352.70 annum, pro rata £30,180

This is a part time 60.81fte (22.5hrs per week) Fixed Term Contract for 12 months covering maternity leave.

Special Conditions: 
  • Occasional weekend working to support student recruitment events
Interview Date- Tuesday 27th October 2026


Due to the nature of this post regretfully we cannot accept applications that do not have the Right to Work/Live in the UK therefore your application will be rejected.


 
Staff Benefits

We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including
  • Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teachers Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
  • Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
  • Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme 
  • Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
  • Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
  • Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app
For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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