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Role: Finance Support Officer - Term Time Only
Hours: 18.2 hours per week, Term-Time Only (0.5 FTE)
Salary: £25,596 – £26,155 FTE (£11,410.17 – £11,659.36 prorated for 0.5)
Employer Pension Contribution: 15% (FTE)
Location: Trafford and Stockport College Group (Cheadle and Marple Campuses)
The Role
You will be working as part of a Student Finance team with 2 other members of staff who work across our other campuses. You will be working independently within Learner Services coming together with the wider team at strategic points to review awards, budgets/spend and the current offer to ensure that learners are supported financially.
You will assess, process and award individual student finance applications. This may involve communicating with staff, parents or other external stakeholders.
About You
We are looking for a candidate who can work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team of other Finance Officers across our other campuses. The candidate should be relational and able to have positive interactions with learners, parents, staff and external stakeholders. The candidate will need to be highly organised and able to provide timely updates on spend which inform the student finance offer.
Experience of recording and overseeing financial budgets as well as an understanding of benefits and how they impact bursary applications and awards is preferable.
About TSCG – Making a Difference, Together
At Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG), you belong to a team that’s committed to shaping brilliant futures – for students and colleagues alike. We believe in unlocking the potential that exists in everyone and when you work with us, your individual skills and experiences are valued. You’ll be part of a supportive and friendly community, where everyone brings their own unique perspective and strengths, and where the work you do is appreciated and celebrated.
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Exceptional Benefits Package
At TSCG, we believe in rewarding our team for their dedication and hard work. Our exceptional benefits package is designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and overall job satisfaction while ensuring you are valued every step of the way. Join our team and enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes:
- 40 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) FTE
- Generous company pension contribution of 20.8%
- Onsite Costa Coffee & Subsidies staff canteen
- Employee Assistance Programme that extends the supports to your family members
- Tailored Professional Development plan
- Free onsite Parking
All employees, including senior managers, will normally be appointed to the minimum point of the pay grade for the job. In certain cases, it may be appropriate to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade at the discretion of the Director of HR & Performance due to the candidate’s current salary, experience or qualifications.
Staff at Trafford & Stockport College Group go above and beyond to ensure that our students get the best possible teaching and support to enable them to reach their ambitions. We expect the very highest standards for all students, and this is evidenced year after year by our achievement and progression outcomes. If you are passionate about championing inclusion, fostering positive employee experiences, and making a difference, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.


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TSCG is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job, as set out in the job description and person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.
The Trafford & Stockport College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the Trafford & Stockport College Group is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. The Group will meet the costs associated with this.
Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on successful candidates.
The role is open to direct applicants only.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
This role may close early please submit your application early to avoid disappointment
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