Student Finance and Welfare Advisor – 30 Hours per week
College of North West London
London, NW10
- Expired
- Salary:
- £ 19,607 per annum
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 19 October 2017
Job overview
Student Finance and Welfare Advisor – 30 Hours per week
The College of North West London is part of the United College Group which was formed as result of a merger between College of North West London and City of Westminster College We are committed to providing a high quality of teaching and learning.
The Student Finance and Welfare Advisor post is a key part of the College’s Student Engagement Team supporting students to access financial support. The financial support available should be targeted to support students to attend and achieve their programme of study.
You will work with students on a 1:1 basis providing information, advice and guidance on the financial support options they have, and supporting them to complete the application process. You will be responsible for leading/supporting the delivery of college-wide student finance and welfare activities including induction activities, group information sessions and be responsible for assessing and processing financial awards for students. You will work closely with support staff as well as teachers to ensure that financial support is available to students that require it, and targeted effectively.
You will need to have an excellent understanding of current financial support mechanisms in FE, or a willingness to develop your knowledge within this area. The successful candidate will be required to have well developed communication skills enabling them to build confidence and rapport with a range of stakeholders. An analytical approach coupled with a willingness to adopt creative and new approaches to delivering support will be essential requirements of success.
The post-holder will work flexibly with the broader student support teams to meet the broader division outcomes. You will have a passion for working with young people as well as excellent communication and organisational skills. You must have good IT and numeracy skills, be prepared to work flexibly, have the ability to work on your own initiative and with the minimum of direct supervision We currently offer excellent benefits, 30 days paid annual leave per year plus public holidays, a Occupational salary pension plan and support with your further education and career development. Interested in finding out more?
Please download the information from www.cnwl.ac.uk, if you are unable to do this then please telephone, quoting the appropriate post reference number 000875, on 020 8208 5140.
Closing Date: 20th October 2017
This College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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About College of North West London
- College of North West London
- Dudden Hill Lane
- London
- NW10 2XD
- United Kingdom
Our Mission
"To lead in the provision of knowledge and skills for work, in support of London's economic success"
To achieve this we have five 'non-negotiables':
- Clear standards for all, rigorously enforced
- The 'right', flexible, responsive product
- Break-even finances
- Effective partnership development
- A uniform and effective approach to learner recruitment
CNWL is committed to providing an environment where all individuals are given the opportunity to achieve their potential. This means that we aim to remove all forms of discrimination at the College, such as bullying, harassment, and inequality as a result of a person's age, race, disability, colour, nationality, gender, religious affiliation, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or any other personal characteristic.
The College is situated in one of the most multi-cultural and diverse communities in the country. We see this diversity as our strength and the student population at CNWL reflects this diversity. Embracing the concepts of diversity and equality is about making an effort to recognise that people in the College are of different religious, cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds, are of different ages and genders, and have different physical and mental abilities.
CNWL works hard at promoting equality and diversity. Every year there are events relating to equality and diversity, such as celebrations of Black History Month across all three centres.
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