Advancing Access Project Assistant

You will provide administrative support to Advancing Access, a joint initiative of the 24 Russell Group universities, based at the University of Nottingham.  The project supports progression to selective universities for students from less advantaged backgrounds through teacher CPD. You will work closely with the Project Manager to deliver the project.  Duties include supporting events and conferences, maintaining the project website, managing financial records, and representing Advancing Access at meetings.  Occasional travel to UK locations is required, with very occasional overnight stays. You will communicate effectively with a wide range of different audiences including teachers, careers advisors and university staff from across the Russell Group.  You will also liaise proactively with different stakeholders, ensuring that the agreed aims of the project Steering Group are reflected in all communication.

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Head of Student Support and Wellbeing Services

You will lead services spanning student mental health, disability and inclusive practice, casework, partnerships and advice. You will set the direction for services that are inclusive, trauma-informed, evidence-based and aligned with best practice and regulatory requirements. Reporting to the Associate Director (Student Wellbeing and Inclusion), you will act as the University’s senior specialist adviser on student wellbeing and serve as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead for Students, playing a critical role in meeting Office for Students requirements and safeguarding obligations. You will work collaboratively with students, academic leaders, professional services colleagues and external partners to create a joined-up, coherent and responsive student support ecosystem.

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Events Officer

You will coordinate and deliver exciting recruitment and student experience events.  In this role they will make a difference in students' lives while developing their event management skills in a vibrant environment.  Reporting to the Head of Events, and working closely with the Campus Managers, you will oversee the coordination and delivery of events which fall into two key areas: recruitment events, including: Open Days/Evenings, Experience Days, UCAS and HE Fairs, School Tours; and student events, including: Student Experience Events, Freshers Week, End of Year Showcases, Graduation Ceremonies.

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Head of Student Finance

You will oversee the management of Income Control, Student Account Management, and Student Funding and Financial Support teams, ensuring a professional, innovative, and forward-thinking approach to student finance. You will be responsible for policy, systems, and administration relating to the collection and debt management of student tuition and accommodation fees and payment of student scholarships, access and participation bursaries and hardship funds. You will lead, manage and develop the team to deliver a professional and knowledgeable advisory service with the ability to deliver service excellence while protecting the University against financial risk.

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