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Student Finance Advisor
Salary (£) Band 4 SCP 8-18 £25,992 - £30,559 Location Downpatrick Campus but will be required to be available for work at any of the College campuses as required. Total hours of work 36 hours per week. However, the post holder will be required to adopt a flexible approach (including evening work) and to devote such time as may be required by the exigencies of the service. Work pattern Monday to Thursday 8.45 am to 5.00 pm and Friday 8.45 am to 3.30 pm. Hours may vary to suit the requirements of the post from time to time. JOB PURPOSE Reporting to the Finance Business Partner the post-holder will provide advice and guidance to students on a range of financial options available to assist students meet the costs associated with studying. The post-holder will also be required to carry out financial assessments on student income and facilitate the attendance confirmation and payment processes for various funding sources including: Higher Education Student Finance; Further Education Grants; Care to Learn; and the College Hardship Fund. The Student Finance Advisor will also support the Accounts Receivable Team. The post holder is a member of the Finance team and will work across the whole Finance department when circumstances require. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Student Finance 1. Provide assistance, guidance and support to students in accessing appropriate financial assistance and funding streams to assist with costs including: tuition fee; living; travel; books & materials; and childcare. Additionally ensure that students are aware of the potential implications of receiving funding 2. Provide guidance on all College administered financial support options available to students, including those administered by the Customer Services unit. 3. Promote Student Finance throughout the College through participation in student induction, class talks, open days/evenings, and other initiatives. 4. Work in conjunction with other College Support Services and Curriculum staff, through referrals and case conferences, to provide guidance for students identified as being in financial hardship. 5. Assist the Finance Business Partner in administering the Hardship Fund in line with DfE and College guidelines. Carry out financial assessments on student income and applying guidelines to establish the level of financial support to be awarded to the students. This may involve one to one interviews or convening decision panels in line with the College policy and procedures. 6. Assist in the development of processes to ensure the accurate recording of financial information regarding student financial assistance as directed by the Finance Business Partner. 7. Assist with the preparation and submission of accurate and timely internal and external returns associated with financial assistance to students. 8. Carry out regular attendance checks on students who are receiving financial support to enable the prompt release of funding instalment payments to eligible students. 9. Maintaining records of students who are being supported by the Student Loans Company (SLC) and ensuring the accurate and timely submission of information to the SLC so that student grant and loan payments can be released to the Student and the College. 10. Assist in the administration of childcare funds, from set up of the childcare agreement with the childcare provider through to the monthly attendance/invoicing processes, for both the Care to Learn and Hardship Fund Childcare schemes. 11. Assist with the determination of student eligibility to receive a Higher Education Bursary payment and the administration of the payment process. 12. Facilitate the operation of the FE Grants Scheme as administered by the Education Authority – Western Region (EAWR). Responding to information requests from the EA, completing attendance checks and issuing grant cheques to eligible students. 13. Assist the Finance Business Partner in the development and promotion of alternative funding streams from which students may be able to seek financial assistance. 14. In conjunction with the Finance Business Partner, review and update student finance materials including promotional flyers, application forms and the College website. Accounts Receivable 15. To prepare bank lodgements, or check prepared bank lodgements prior to lodging in the bank. 16. To maintain records, and reconcile records of cash amounts in transit across the various College campuses and those amounts being delivered to the bank. 17. To raise invoices and credit notes for approval by a Finance Business Partner. 18. In relation to student debt, to carry out and assist with debt management and credit control duties, that includes (but not limited to): **Please be advised Essential Criteria 5-8 will be assessed at interview only The above is the minimum criteria. This may be enhanced at the discretion of the Selection Panel.
Lecturer In Science
Provide quality teaching and learning opportunities within the specific areas outlined in the post in order to maximise the potential of every student and to undertake non-lecturing duties as appropriate. This post will primarily be required to deliver Science within the Faculty of Health & Science. This is a full time permanent position within the College (this post may become permanent without further advertisement). Closing dates for applications is Friday 19th September 2025 at 12noon. Please note all correspondance will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
Senior Finance Assistant
The post-holder will work under the direction and guidance of the Accountant to ensure the provision of an efficient and effective finance service and will report through the Accountant to the Finance Manager. This post is a full time permanent position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday 19th September 2025 at 12noon. Please note all correspondance will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
Business Support Administrator
JOB PURPOSE The post-holder will work under the direction and guidance of the Head of Business Support and Business Development Executives to ensure an efficient and effective administrative support to the Business Support services of the College. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES The postholder will form part of a front-line team of administrators and will be expected to assist in the delivery of a range of Business Support Services including: • Answer and process client enquiries including email and digital correspondence with clients. • Process client enrolments including full data entry to EBS and/or Customer Relationship Management System (CRM). • Prepare requisitions and generate purchase orders for BSI staff including data entry onto Agresso. • Process certificates for BSI programmes including liaising with Exams for outstanding certificates, keep records of all certificates and necessary copies for funding claims. • Process monthly claims for staff using Part Time Claim Portal or other college system. • Take and/or process client fees including cash-ups, receipting and lodgements. • Assist with direct mail and telemarketing campaigns. • Prepare and forward client information packs and any other marketing materials for all Business Support events and/or learners. • Assist Business Development Executives in quote preparation. • Assist with research and marketing campaigns and the compilation of associated statistical data. • Assist the Client Relationship Executive with monitoring of business activity. • Assist in the development of marketing literature, e.g.: Course Information Packs A range of standard letters to cover all stages of client interactions Standard course information sheets Scheduled training provision booklets General BS Brochures/flyers Standard PowerPoint /DVD presentations • Assist in the preparation for and delivery of all events, conferences, open days, breakfast seminars, information sessions, etc. • Act as private and confidential secretary to the Head of Business Support. • Assist the Head of Business Support and Managers in the maintenance of staff time and attendance. • Maintain an appointments and desk diary for the Head of Business Support. • Office administration including word-processing/typing letters, memos and reports, photocopying, post, fax and switchboard. • Arrange and service meetings as required, taking minutes and circulation of same. • Host and prepare light hospitality for visitors to the Business Support Centre as required. • Telephone and reception duties. • Deal with incoming mail and preparation of outgoing mail. • Maintain appropriate filing systems. • Receive and handle cash in accordance with audit requirements. General • Participate in the enrolment cover rota. • Be required to undertake work outside normal working hours. • Provide reports, written and oral, as required. • Ensure that all documentation and authorisation procedures are adhered to. Conditions • Promote the College positively at all times. • Abide by all College procedures and ensure these are implemented in area of responsibility. • Within the context of the post, ensure full compliance with College health and safety requirements. • Within the context of the post, ensure full compliance with College equality requirements. • Any other duties appropriate to the grade and post, as assigned. The location of the post will reflect the needs of the College and may be changed subject to the requirements of the College. Duties may change as the College develops; therefore, the person appointed will be expected to be flexible in relation to duties performed as required. It is anticipated that the post-holder will be required to adopt a flexible approach to the duties and responsibilities as outlined in this Job Description. This is a description of the job as it is at present constituted. It is the practice of the College to periodically examine employees’ job descriptions and to update them to ensure that they relate to the job as then being performed or to incorporate whatever changes are being proposed. This procedure is normally carried out through discussions between the post holder and the line manager. It is the College’s aim to reach agreement to reasonable changes following consultation with the post holder. Personnel Specification Applicants must, as a minimum, meet the essential eligibility criteria listed below. Eligibility Criteria Essential A minimum of a Level 3 qualification (or higher) in any subject area. A pass grade at GCSE Level in English Language or Essential Skills Level 2 in Literacy or an equivalent qualification. A pass grade at GCSE Level in Mathematics or Essential Skills Level 2 in Numeracy or NICATS Access Maths Modules or an equivalent qualification. A minimum of one year’s (within the last five years) relevant administrative experience in a busy office / industrial environment. A working knowledge of a range of software packages including Microsoft Office suite. Desirable OCR/RSA Stage 2 (Parts I & II) Word Processing or equivalent qualification, e.g., ECDL. Other Essential Criteria The role may entail travel between sites and you are required to demonstrate how you are able to meet this requirement, e.g., whether you hold a full (i.e., not provisional), current driving licence which enables you to drive in Northern Ireland, and a car for official business, or have access to a form of transport which will enable you to meet the requirements of the post. Competencies The competencies listed below will be assessed during the interview process for those candidates who have been successful at shortlisting stage. Skills & Expertise – Level 1 Communication – Level 1 Working with People & Team Working – Level 1 Customer Focus & Continuous Improvement – Level 1 Planning & Organising – Level 1 Leadership & Strategic Thinking – Level 1 In preparing for your interview, you will find it helpful to refer to the Competence Framework document, which is available on the “Job Related Documents” section of the GetGot recruitment site. This document will outline the ‘Effective Behaviours’ that will be tested at interview; the relevant level for each competence has been identified above.
Business Development Executive
Working as a member of SRC’s Business Support and Innovation team, the successful post holder will be responsible for the coordination of selected projects and programmes for business and industry clients. Under the direction of the Business Skills Manager, the Business Development Executives will be responsible for actively promoting and recruiting clients to Business Support projects. As part of a team, they will coordinate projects within Business Support to ensure target realisation, maximum funding drawdown where applicable, adherence to policies and procedures and accurate record keeping for audit purposes. The successful postholder will also undertake key business development activities with industry clients to identify new training and development opportunities, striving to generate additional income for the College. This is a temporary role, up until 30th April 2028 within the college. Closing date for applications is Friday 19th September 2025 @ 12 noon. Please note all correspondence will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
Casual Housekeeping Assistant
Casual Housekeeping Assistant Location: Copelands, 97 Donaghadee Road, Millisle, BT22 2BZ Salary: £12.310 per hour Contract: Casual Work hours: As and when required Please note we do not offer sponsorship for this role. Your new role As a Housekeeping Assistant your focus will be to ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene is kept throughout Copelands including in residents’ rooms. What we can offer you Please see attached job description and specification for further details. BCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Care Worker, Night Shift
Care Worker Nights - Copelands Location: Copelands, 97 Donaghadee Road, Millisle, BT22 2BZ Salary: £23,802.48 per annum based on 36hrs per week Contract: Permanent Work hours: 36 hours per week – 3 x 12 hour shifts or 24 hrs per week - 2x 12 hour shifts Please note we do not offer sponsorship for these roles. Your new role You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide the high quality care to our residents. Using a person-centered approach you will support a wide variety of residents with all aspects of their day to day living, including social and physical activities, personal care, mobility, and mealtimes. What we can offer you Please see attached job description and specification for further details BCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Shift Runner
Here’s a bit more on what you can expect from the job and some of the important experiences that can help you show you’ve got what it takes to make the Colonel proud… As a Shift Runner you will be providing direct support to the Restaurant General Manager. You’re an authentic brand ambassador who also happens to love our chicken and chips. Our Shift Runners have a wealth of experience coming from a variety of backgrounds, from supermarkets and pubs, to high street retailers and even banks. You’ll be empowered to partner with your RGM and management team to run your restaurant like you own it. We like to think of our people as the 12th secret ingredient of our famous recipe. It’s our ‘other’ SECRET. As a restaurant Shift Runner you’ll help your team be their best selves through on the job training every day, particularly in helping them give great service to our guests, day in and day out WHO WE ARE Take one man with a big idea (and some serious style), add 11 herbs and spices, 1,009 rejections, buckets of grit, ambition and southern hospitality and you’ve got KFC. It’s simple, we’re a people business that sells chicken and chips (and some other pretty epic stuff too). OUR RESTAURANT CULTURE We do things the right way. It isn’t always easy, but it’s always better. We lead with our hearts, work hard and play hard and we welcome everyone into our big KFC family. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or what your shoe size is – everyone has a place at the Colonel’s table. All we ask is that you roll up your sleeves, get stuck in and treat our team like family and our guests as friends. It’s what the Colonel would do. That got you cluckin’ excited? Apply now - there might just be a seat for you at the Colonel’s table…
Dental Surgeon, General
HSE Dental Service provides dental services to the eligible population of children under 16 years and adults with special care needs. These services include emergency and routine dental care, oral health promotion, dental care to special needs groups, and public dental health services. The post holder will work as a part of a team of dentists, dental nurses, dental hygienists and administration staff and will liaise closely with medical, nursing and support staff in the organisation and delivery of primary dental care services.
