Student and Academic Services have an opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join the Student Data and Systems Team in the Student Money Service.
About the role: You will be responsible for managing your work and coordinating with the work of the Fees and Student Finance Team providing line management support and acting as a subject matter expert for fees and student finance activities.
You will have the ability to work closely with other departments to investigate, research and coordinate support for individual students as well as supporting our wider financial education and capability agenda.
This is an exciting time to join the team and to play a part in making a positive impact for our students and across the University in line with the wider UWE strategy 2030.
About you: You will be comfortable working in a highly regulated environment and able to manage large scale data processing activities to tight deadlines ensuring that both external and internal requirements are met.
You will become an expert within your particular portfolio with a working knowledge of the institution and the higher education funding context.
Comfortable with working in a fast-changing environment, you will support the delivery of a range student data facing activities and a number of key business activities related to tuition fee collection, the payment of funds to students and supporting the financial education agenda of the university as well as leading on key initiatives to enhance our processes and data quality.
We are looking for someone who has experience delivering results within non-negotiable deadlines. You will be confident, taking ownership and accountability for your own workload. We require someone who is confident in upholding the Universities policy position even when meeting resistance from external teams, Academics and staff, coaching and influencing them to adhere to regulatory requirements in a positive and constructive manner, finding the best outcomes for all stake holders.
Ideally you will have previous knowledge and understanding of the broader context of UWE, the local region, and Higher Education Funding in the UK.
For further information of the duties and responsibilities of this role please refer to the attached job description.
This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed – £300m has been invested recently on new state-of-the-art learning spaces and accommodation while we continue to develop incredible new facilities to enhance our offer even further.
Frenchay campus has excellent transport links; as well as being located near the motorway network we are within walking distance of two train stations, our bus terminus connects us to the local bus and metrobus network and we also have a range of cycling and changing facilities.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 32,000 students, 250,000 alumni and 4,000 staff from across the globe. We are both globally connected and regionally embedded, with a strong network of employer and partner connections.
We have a lot to be proud of at UWE, our achievements include scoring above sector average for student satisfaction, we have TEF Gold status and are ranked 21st in The Guardian Best UK Universities 2021 and 29th in the latest Times Higher Education 'Table of Tables'.
We are an ambitious and values led university. We're focused on solving future global challenges through outstanding learning, world-leading research and a culture of enterprise and we are looking for people who share our core values to help us achieve those aims.
With inclusivity as a core value, UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community. We support and celebrate the diversity of our staff and students as a key driver for innovation and success, promoting pathways and achievements to inspire and generate confidence and ambition.
In addition to progressive pay rates, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including:
Further information
If you would like an informal discussion, please contact Ian Stratton on 0117 328 2013 or email: Ian.stratton@uwe.ac.uk Or Jamie Woodcock on 0117 328 6818 or email: Jamie.woodcock@uwe.ac.uk
This is a permanent full-time post, working 37 hours per week.
This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.
The University will be implementing a hybrid way of working once restrictions from Covid 19 end therefore you will be expected to work on campus for part of your working week. Exact days will be agreed with your line manager.
The University’s normal practice is that new appointments will be made at the starting point of the grade.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, Multiple Heritage or Other Minority Ethnic and male candidates as we are currently under-represented in these areas within UWE Bristol however all appointments are made on merit.
We celebrate individuality and are proud to be part of a city which is rich in diversity. Join us, and find yourself in a vibrant, stimulating and supportive environment. Our people are our strength and it takes people from all backgrounds to make UWE Bristol a success.
We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible to be sponsored under the criteria.
Please also refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable to prove your right to work in the UK. Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to produce your right to work documents at your interview.