We have a fantastic opportunity to join our exceptional Student Support Development department as a Student Funding Team Leader
This is an integral role within the department as the Student Funding Team Leader is responsible for managing the effective and efficient delivery of all aspects of student funding, including administrative processes relating to bursaries, tuition fees and student loans across both FE and HE
Responsibilities include:
To lead the Student Funding team, supervising, and directing the team’s work to accurately maintain a variety of records in the central student database and student payment system within designated deadlines
Manage and motivate a team of student funding officers and student funding specialist to deliver high-quality service and to develop staff in their individual roles
To be responsible for the operational service delivery of the Student Funding team, ensuring that all aspects of the team’s work are planned and delivered to agreed time scales
Complete and report on regular audits to ensure all internal processes and procedures are being adhered to
Monitor and report on team performance metrics
To maintain and develop operational processes owned by the team to ensure the service continues to meet evolving demands
Oversee the assessment processes for all bursary and loan eligibility in line with Bradford College policies and procedures, Office for Students’ requirements, and eligibility criteria set out in the Access and Participation Plan
Lead on financial reconciliations, ensuring compliance with the requirements of the relevant external agencies
Responsible for the continuous review and improvement of procedures and processes for all aspects of student funding procedures in line with Bradford College objectives, statutory requirements, and sector good practice
To ensure the Student Funding team complies with quality assurance procedures and internal and external regulations
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The Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will be learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.
Education & Training
Hold a minimum of Level 3 qualification
GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
Experience
Experience of student funding processes and policies
Knowledge and experience of Student Finance England regulations and processes
Experience of planning, prioritising and organising team tasks and staff to meet deadlines and service deliverables
Experience of managing an operational team with a flexible approach to delivering team results.
Experience of using information technology to manage large data sets and meet deadlines
Supervisory or first-line management experience
Experience of working with a diverse range of people
Experience of developing new processes and improving systems.
For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.
Bradford College
At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.
Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.
We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.
Benefits of working at Bradford College:
Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
Annual salary reviews
Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
Free sports and gym facilities
Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
A host of training development opportunities
Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.
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*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.
Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.
Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.