Learner Support Funding Administrator

• Locations

  South West London, London

• Salary

  £31200 - £35360 per annum

• Sector

  Education, Leadership & Management

• Type

  Contract / Interim

• Learning Support Funding Administrator

  Morgan Hunt is working with a college in London who are looking at recruiting a Funding Administrator. This is a 6 month contract role paying up to £17 p/hour and will offer hybrid working.

  Seeking a detail-oriented individual to manage Learner Support Funds (LSF) administration and distribution. LSF covers diverse grants like Discretionary Learner Support (DLS), Advanced Learner Loans (ALL) Bursaries, 16-19 Bursaries, and Free School Meals (FSM), supporting students with various expenses.

  Key Responsibilities of the Funding Administrator:

  • Administer and distribute Learner Support Funds, ensuring accurate recording and reporting.
  • Manage student inquiries and provide up-to-date information on support funds.
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including nursery facilities, for effective fund allocation.
  • Process various types of bursary payments and applications, including those for childcare, travel, and equipment costs.
  • Oversee the management of FSM Go Henry cards, including top-ups and issue resolution.
  • Assist in receivables, banking, and tuition fees support by raising invoices, updating cashbooks, and maintaining bank reconciliations.

  Previous Skills and Experience of the Funding Administrator:

  • Understanding of LSF and ESF guidelines.
  • Ideally AAT qualified.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills as you will be student facing.
  • Previous experience in the Public sector or education environment.
  • Enhanced DBS.

  Interviews and start date ASAP so please apply NOW if interested on send your CV directly

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.