SMART Advisor (Scholarships and Bursaries)

Location

Docklands Campus

Salary

£39,824 to £45,281 per annum inclusive of London Weighting

Post Type

Part Time

Hours per Week

17.5

Post Type

Fixed Term

Contract Length

12 months

Closing Date

Sunday 17 May 2026

Interview Date

Monday 01 June 2026

Reference

029S2026

University of East London

Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

Job Purpose

The post-holder will be responsible for the assessment and administration of the University’s Scholarships and Bursaries. This includes the provision of timely, relevant and accurate market insight to inform the setting and market testing of scholarships and bursaries.

They will also design and manage the application, assessment and awarding of scholarships and play a leading role in the development of enhanced student welfare services, including the development of ‘best practice’, business processes and systems, and performance indicators.

About You

The ideal candidate will have experience working in an advisory role within student funding and a strong understanding of the higher education sector, including the current issues affecting students. You will bring proven expertise in developing and delivering high-quality student and customer support services that positively contribute to student learning, retention, wellbeing, and achievement.

Benefits Package

At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture.

We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits.

You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions

Equal Opportunities

As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the" diversity pay gap". We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive.

We're also a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and commit to success, we want you to apply today!

Further Details

Job Description & Person Specification

To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.