Student Funding Assistant

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	26 Mehefin 2025
Cyflog:	£25,875 i £27,431 bob blwyddyn
Oriau:	Rhan Amser
Dyddiad cau:	26 Gorffennaf 2025
Lleoliad:	Thurso, KW14 7AN
Gweithio o bell:	Ar y safle yn unig
Cwmni:	HIJOBS
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	354679

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We are seeking a Student Funding Assistant, to be based at either our Fort William, Stornoway or Thurso Campus, however, consideration would be given to our other centres.

A college + university like no other

With 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye, and Outer Hebrides, we cover a geographic area larger than Wales, comprising 40% of Scotland’s coastline. Our campuses and centres are located within historic towns and villages, set amongst the shorelines, mountains, and moors, with local staff working across our region to support our students and communities.

Position: We are seeking a Student Funding Assistant, to be based at either our Fort William, Stornoway or Thurso Campus’, however, consideration would be given to our other centres.

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.

Salary: £25,875 - £27,431 per annum

Location: Fort William, Stornoway or Thurso however, consideration would be given to our other centres.

Working Hours: 24.5 hours, Permanent

Closing Date: 9th July 2025, 12 noon

Interview Date: Expected 30th July 2025

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