Student Funding Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,875 to £27,431 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 July 2025 |
| Location: | Stornoway, HS1 2JA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | HIJOBS |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 354022 |
Summary
Responsibilities: Working as part of geographically dispersed team, the post holder will be responsible for providing an advisory and administrative service to students regarding all sources of funding support providing an effective, high-quality service that meets the needs of all learners. The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of student funding processes, providing an effective, accurate, confidential and timely funding service to students and ensuring all student records are maintained for purposes of audit and accountability. The post holder will also be responsible for a range of administrative tasks, working flexibly within the Student Services Team.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidates will hold a relevant qualification in the subject area - at minimum SCQF Level 6. You will have excellent customer service and communication skills and have experience in working as part of a team.
A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.
This position is fixed term for 12 months
Benefits of working for us:
· 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
· Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
· 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
· Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
· Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
· Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings and Cycle to Work Scheme
· £80 towards cost of glasses required for VDU work
To Apply: For a full job description and an application form, download the pack at: Staff - Vacancies (uhi.ac.uk) or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk