Student Finance Coordinator

Student Finance Coordinator

Final date to receive applications: 14 June 2026

Department: Student Services

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Hugh Baird College - Main Campus

Compensation: £31,927 - £34,042 / year

Student Finance Coordinator. Balliol Building, Liverpool. Full-Time, Permanent. £31,927–£34,042. 40 days holiday + 8 bank holidays. Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Access to Medicash and a wide range of staff benefits.

Join an Outstanding Team

At Hugh Baird College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, we are committed to inspiring, challenging, and transforming lives. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a workplace where ideas are valued, creativity is nurtured, and professional growth is supported.

We’re looking for a proactive, detail‑driven Student Finance Coordinator to join our Student Services team. This is a key role supporting learners to access and sustain their education by removing financial barriers and ensuring our funding processes are accurate, compliant and student‑focused.

If you’re passionate about supporting students, confident working with financial systems, and enjoy improving processes, we’d love to hear from you.

Interested candidates are advised to apply early, as the vacancy will close once the right candidate is found.

• Lead the end‑to‑end administration of all student financial support schemes
• Manage and optimise the Pay My Student  system to improve efficiency and the student experience
• Line manage a Student Finance Advisor, providing day‑to‑day support and development
• Ensure all funding decisions comply with funding body rules, audit requirements and internal policies
• Provide expert advice to colleagues on eligibility criteria and funding guidance
• Monitor applications, awards and spend to reduce the risk of funding errors or clawback
• Produce reports on fund allocation, spend profiles and student engagement
• Support vulnerable and at‑risk students by identifying financial barriers and coordinating timely interventions
• Work collaboratively with admissions, curriculum teams, safeguarding, MIS and wider support services
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of national funding policies and ensure college procedures remain compliant

• Level 3 AAT qualification or equivalent experience in a financial role
• Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Maths and English
• Experience in a public‑facing role
• At least 2 years’ experience in a financial environment (processing payments, maintaining financial systems, reconciling accounts)
• Experience providing advice or information in a busy customer‑service setting
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database systems
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain information clearly to diverse audiences
• The ability to work accurately under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Experience in FE or student finance is desirable but not essential.

Please see the attached person specification for the full criteria

Why Join Hugh Baird College?

When you join us, you become part of a caring and supportive community that prioritises employee wellbeing, development, and recognition.

Generous holiday allowance

Up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.

Flexible Working

We offer flexible working options depending on the business need, which can provide a better work‑life balance for our employees.

Medicash

Access to Medicash’s health plans which are designed to look after you and your family by boosting your access to treatment and support.

Pension Scheme

You will have access to two of the best pension schemes in the country, the Teachers' or the Local Government Pension schemes, depending on your role with us.

Professional Development

We are committed to providing continual professional development, with both formal and informal opportunities designed to enhance your skills, knowledge and career growth.

Industrial Commercial Updates

Our teachers receive 35 hours per year to choose a commercial operation to visit with a view to bringing new innovative ideas back to the College.

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