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Bursary Administrator

Job details
Posting date: 11 July 2025
Salary: £13.00 per hour
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 10 August 2025
Location: Newport, Isle Of Wight
Remote working: On-site only
Company: WP Recruitment & HR Ltd
Job type: Temporary
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Summary

Bursary Administrator

Industry: Education

Location: Newport, Isle of Wight

Hours: 24 hours per week: 12.30 - 17.00 Tuesday, 12.30-17.00 Wednesday, 08.30 - 17.00 Thursday, 08.30 - 16.00 Friday

Days: Tuesday - Friday

Duration: Immediate start for one to two months

Duties:

Receive and check bursary applications for completeness and accuracy, ensuring all required supporting evidence is submitted.
Assess student eligibility for bursary funding in accordance with ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency) rules and the College’s bursary policy.
Input and maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all applications and awards on the College’s student records system and/or bursary management software.
Liaise with students to request additional documentation or clarify information where required, ensuring confidentiality and sensitivity at all times.
Maintain secure and organised filing (paper and electronic) of bursary documentation in line with data protection and audit requirements.
Provide administrative support for appeals or complaints regarding bursary decisions, ensuring processes are followed fairly and transparently.
Attend relevant meetings, briefings or training sessions to remain up-to-date with policy changes and funding rules.
Undertake any other related administrative tasks to support the smooth operation of the Student Bursary service as directed by the line manager.

Experience:

Must have strong administrative experience including processing of confidential financial information.
Must have good numeracy skills and attention to detail.
Must have a goo level of computer literacy and the ability to learn new systems.
Must have good communication skills and the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team.

Salary: £13.00 per hour worked

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