Funding and Systems Assistant
| Posting date: | 25 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26,914 to £27,643 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Support |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 October 2025 |
| Location: | Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, ne4 7sa |
| Company: | NCG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NCG0000800_1758797037 |
Summary
Funding and Systems
Assistant
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Do you want to make a difference?
Newcastle College is seeking a proactive Funding and Systems Assistant with excellent attention to detail to join our Central Support Service team. In this vital role, you will support the recording, monitoring, and reporting of additional learning support data, helping to ensure our systems are accurate, compliant, and impactful.
As a Funding and Systems Assistant, you will:
- Administer key systems such as eSpirals, CRM, and UnitE
- Contribute to the development and delivery of training to colleagues on data input and recording procedures
- Support with audit and reporting activities, including producing regular reports
- Contribute to the development and improvement of management information systems
- Support with the monitoring of ALS income to ensure financial targets are met
- Collaborate with colleagues across the service to ensure accurate recording of data and funding compliance
We are looking for someone with:
- Excellent IT skills and experience using systems like Microsoft Excel and CRM
- Clear understanding of FE/HE funding regulations, including ALS and HNF
- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
- A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education
- Level 2 English & Maths (or equivalent)
- A flexible approach and the ability to work calmly under pressure to meet deadlines
As a valued colleague of Newcastle College, you'll be part of a passionate and supportive team within NCG. We offer opportunities to grow, thrive, and make a real impact-alongside benefits that prioritise your wellbeing.
If you're passionate about data accuracy and developing systems and reporting, apply here.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
NCG is a great place to work, with a whole host of benefits such as:
- Generous Annual Leave
- Flexible Working
- Student Discount
- Government Pension Schemes
- Cycle to Work
- Employee Assistance Programme
For more information, please see our website - Our Benefits
NCG VALUES
Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share.
- Being both inclusive and diverse
- Trusting and respecting our communities
- Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
- Inspiring excellence and curiosity
For further detail about our Values and Strategy, please visit our website - Values and Strategy
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