High Needs and Student Financial Support Officer
East Kent Colleges Group, Upton, Thanet
High Needs and Student Financial Support Officer
£33234
East Kent Colleges Group, Upton, Thanet
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 6 days ago, 31 Jul | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 016307ba8f0c4d48985f69b84bb7f88c
Location ref: Upton, Thanet
Full Job Description
Changing lives doesn't always happen in the classroom. Join us as a High Needs and Student Financial Support Officer East Kent Colleges Group are seeking an experienced High Needs and Student Financial Support Officer to provide a contract management and administration service relating to all aspects of EKC Group's High Needs provision funding agreements with Kent County Council and other Local Authorities. You will co-ordinate standardised systems and processes for all aspects of student financial support funding, including bursaries and Free College Meals.
As a High Needs and Student Financial Support Officer you will:
- Be able to work effectively with financial documents and systems
- Have meticulous attention to detail and able to identify issues within documents
- Be able to manage and maintain accurate records
- Have a working knowledge of SEN and how it applies to Further Education Colleges
- Have a thorough understanding and knowledge of funding for High Needs students
Here are just some of our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group: - Generous Annual Leave - 28 days FTE per annum +3 days after 5 years
- Learning and Development Opportunities - 3-4 annual paid group development days, bespoke programmes e.g. First Line Manager Development Programme and strong internal progression-1 in 3 roles are filled internally
- Flexible Personal Leave - Time off for your child's first day at nursery or school, moving homes and for interviews
- Competitive Pension Scheme - 18% employer contribution
- Exclusive Discounts & Perks - Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
- Wellbeing and Health Support - Generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College, free eye tests and glasses vouchers, flexible support for medical appointments and return-to-work support
- Culture and Recognition - Being part of Community Days, an Annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco-friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net-zero by 2030