Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG)
Student Engagement and Student Finance Assistant
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Location: Newcastle College
Full-time, Permanent Position
37 hours per week
Salary: £25,322 - £27,031 - depending on skills and experience
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
The inspection report praised all areas of the College’s provision and acknowledged NSCG’s ‘staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners’ ‘teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive’ and ‘teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive’. In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.
To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.
The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.
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This is a new role and we are looking for someone who can support with planning, organising and leading on a number of events and enrichment activities. The successful candidate will also be overseeing the running of the Students’ Union, Student Voice, College Ambassadors and give advice and guidance to students in need of financial support by supporting the Student Finance Team.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
- To assist the Group Head of Student Engagement, Finance and Well-being in developing and co-ordinating a number of key events for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group
- To supervise the day to day running of the Students’ Union. Overseeing Students’ Union events and projects alongside the Students Union President and Group Executive under the guidance of the Group Head of Student Engagement, Finance and Well-being.
- To assist the Student Finance Team in peak periods and as and when required or directed.
Required Skills And Experience
- Holds a relevant Level 3 qualification in Business, Business Admin, Customer Service
- Skills including good communication, negotiation and time management
- Is able to build trust and a good rapport with young people while maintaining professional boundaries
- Ideally has previous youth, educational or recreational experience
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What’s in it for you?
The College Offers An Excellent Benefits Package Which Includes
- Employer Pension contributions (Local Government Pension Scheme).
- 24 days annual leave per year, rising to 30 following 5 years’ service PLUS bank holidays and Christmas closure
- Subsidised Gym Membership.
- Health-related benefits including a subsidised Health Scheme.
- Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
- Free Parking
- On site restaurant and FREE early morning tea/coffee and toast.
How To Apply
To apply for the role of Student Engagement and Student Finance Assistant, please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete an online application form. If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an email and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website.
The closing date for completed applications is 16th August 2026.
Interviews will be held on 26th August 2026.
This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community
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