Are you passionate about supporting students to navigate financial and housing challenges?

Join our Student Support & Wellbeing team as a Money and Housing Advisor, where you'll provide expert advice and make a positive impact on student well-being. You’ll be part of a collaborative team while making a tangible difference in students' lives. The role is full time working 35 hours per week on a 6 month fixed term contract, working remotely (within the UK).

As our Money and Housing Advisor, you will:

• Provide professional advice on student financial support, welfare benefits, debt management, and housing matters.
• Manage a caseload, interpreting legislation and advocating for students with landlords, creditors, and housing authorities.
• Assess applications for financial support and deliver workshops on housing and financial literacy.
• Contribute to student well-being initiatives and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless support pathways.

Is this you?:

• Recent experience in student financial support, finance, or housing advice.
• Strong knowledge of UK student funding systems, housing legislation, and welfare benefits.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and creating a safe, supportive environment.

Why join us?

Along with a starting salary of £37,000 you’ll enjoy: 

• We provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days 
• Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance 
• Contributory Pension Scheme 
• Opportunity for professional development, including course sponsorship and fee discounts 
• Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts 

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Steve Eagle by emailing steve.eagle@law.ac.uk

We ask as part of your application to include a cover letter outlining how you feel your skills and experience align to the job description and person specification, please visit our careers site to access the job description https://careers.law.ac.uk/  The closing date for applications is 19th January 2025.

Be part of a diverse and inclusive community 

We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population.  We actively seek to increase representation across all backgrounds and identities, and we provide support and adjustments throughout the recruitment process.  

For more information, please contact talentacquisition@law.ac.uk. 

Please note: For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licenced sponsor. 

Some posts within the University are subject to a DBS check - you will be notified of this during the application process.