Funding and Systems Advisor (on-site)

Suffolk New College; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk New College in Ipswich is seeking a Funding and Systems Advisor to join our busy Funding & Performance Team, on-site at our Ipswich campus.

You will ensure accurate data entry to college systems, check and correct errors to ensure funding returns accuracy, and be responsible for processing registers, timetabling and room bookings across the College. The role may involve travel between campuses as needed.

Qualifications

• Analytical skills to interpret information with accuracy.
• Proven experience in a data input role.
• English and Maths at Level 2 (Grade C/4 or above).
• A relevant Level 3 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate data entry to College computerised systems.
• Check and correct errors to ensure accuracy of funding returns.
• Process registers, timetabling and room bookings across the College.

Skills

Data entry

Analytical skills

Education

English and Maths Level 2

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Funding and Systems Advisor (on-site)

Starting salary is £27,363 per annum

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Suffolk New College are on the search for Funding and Systems Advisor to join our busy Funding & Performance Team.

Working alongside the Information & System Development Officers and the wider Funding & Performance and College teams, you will be ensuring accurate data entry to the College computerised systems, checking and correcting errors to ensure accuracy of funding returns. You will be responsible for the processing of registers, timetabling and room booking across the College.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Analytical skills to interpret information and to use statistical and financial information with accuracy
• Proven experience of a data input role
• Education to a good standard, with English and Maths at Level 2 (Grade C/4 or above)
• A relevant Level 3 qualification

This post is based at Suffolk New College Ipswich campus however Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site therefore you may be required to work at and travel between campuses.

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it’s a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It’s a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

Closing date: Monday 5th October 2026 at Midnight

Interview date: Tuesday 13th October 2026

The College reserves the right to close this advert early.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

You may use AI tools to support your application but all information must truthfully reflect your own skills and experience. You may be asked to discuss the details during the recruitment process.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to shortlist all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet all of the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.

The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.

The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.

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