Student Services Adviser

We have a great opportunity based at our Bedford campus for a Student Services Adviser to become a key member of our Student Services department.

As a Student Services Adviser, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our students through: 

  • Working with the Student Achievement and Wellbeing Manager to ensure effective delivery of careers and student finance information, advice and guidance to Bedford College Group Students and potential students
  • Supporting the bursary process, to assess any applications for financial support and provide advice and guidance to students in need 
  • Providing a personal service, offering support or referral for pastoral, health/welfare and financial matters.

Our ideal candidates will have experience in providing guidance/advice to customers and evidence of high performance in previous roles/jobs, alongside the following qualifications: 

  • Good all round level of education to include Maths and English to GCSE (Grade A – C) or equivalent level (level 2)
  • Willingness to undertake a Careers IAG qualification

Further details of the essential criteria for the post can be located within the Job Description.

About Us

The Bedford College Group aims to deliver world-class skills and education to the communities we serve. The Bedford College Group is comprised of Bedford College, Shuttleworth College, The Bedford Sixth Form, Tresham College and the National College of Motorsport.

Contract Type – Bedford College Professional Services Ltd (BCPS Ltd)

20 hours per week (0.45992 FTE) / 40 weeks per year

273 hours holiday per annum, pro rata

An Enhanced DBS check will be required and you will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings, which would not be filtered in line with current guidance.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, in the interests of business continuity The Bedford College Group has made the decision to conduct out interviews via Microsoft Teams. More information on Microsoft Teams interviews will be discussed at interview stage.

For further information about the role including job description and application form please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.