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Bursary & Student Funding Officer

Salary £21,542 rising to £21,995 per year (Full time equivalent £26,569 - £27,127 per year)
Location Salisbury
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Bursary & Student Funding Officer

Wiltshire College & University Centre – Salisbury Campus

Are you organised, approachable and passionate about helping students succeed? This is a great opportunity to join Wiltshire College & University Centre, supporting learners to access the financial assistance they need throughout their studies.

As a Bursary & Student Funding Officer, you’ll provide advice on bursaries and funding applications, process financial support requests and ensure records are accurate and up to date. Working closely with students and colleagues, you’ll help remove financial barriers to education and make a positive difference to learners’ experiences.

If you enjoy working with people, managing information and delivering an efficient, supportive service, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.


🌟 What We Offer

💷 Salary: £21,542 rising to £21,995 per year (Full time equivalent £26,569 - £27,127 per year)
⏱️ Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday), 52 weeks per year
🏫 Location: Salisbury Campus

✔️ Outstanding Benefits

  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • 30 days, pro rata paid annual leave plus 8 days, pro rata paid bank holidays
  • College closure and wellbeing days, including a 2-week, pro rata paid Christmas closure
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free On-Site Gyms
  • Lifestyle Discounts
  • Cycle-to-Work Scheme
  • Professional Development and career progression
  • Additional staff perks and discounts

A rewarding role with benefits that support your life today and your future tomorrow.


What You’ll Do

  • Provide guidance to students on bursaries, funding eligibility and financial support
  • Process funding applications, checking supporting documents and eligibility
  • Maintain accurate records of applications, assessments and payments
  • Respond to student enquiries professionally and sensitively
  • Monitor applications, follow up missing information and meet deadlines
  • Liaise with College teams to ensure students receive appropriate support
  • Handle confidential information in line with data protection requirements
  • Keep up to date with funding guidance, policies and procedures

What You’ll Bring

  • Experience in an administrative, finance, student services or customer-facing role
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Good numerical and IT skills, including confidence using digital systems
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to manage deadlines and prioritise competing tasks
  • A professional, approachable and empathetic manner
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • A commitment to confidentiality, equality, diversity and inclusion

⚡ Make a move that truly pays off

If you’re ready to use your skills to support students, overcome financial barriers and make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.

🚀 Help learners access the support they need to unlock their future.

 

Closing Date: 12/11/26 

 

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the top of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education.

We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full-time, part-time, and university-level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.

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Working at Wiltshire College and University Centre is a rewarding experience, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth, whilst making a positive and meaningful impact in post-16 education.

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As a new recruit at Wiltshire College & University Centre, I enjoy the supportive environment and dedicated team that make me feel valued and inspired.

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My job regularly takes me around all four of Wiltshire College & University Centre campuses and I meet staff from all diverse backgrounds which I really enjoy. I also work with a small but very dedicated and professional team.

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