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University of Geneva Excellence Masters Fellowships

Posted by | December 1, 2022 | Scholarships

Brief description:

The Faculty of Science of the University of Geneva, in collaboration with several sponsors, has established an Excellence Fellowship Program to support outstanding and highly motivated candidates who intend to pursue a Master of Science in any of the disciplines covered by the Faculty.

Host Institution(s):

University of Geneva in Switzerland

Level/Field of study:

Master of Science degree in one of the disciplines offered by the Faculty of Sciences

Number of Awards:

Not specified

Target group:

All students including international students

Scholarship value/duration:

The scholarship value is CHF 10,000-15,000 per year.  It is awarded for one year and extended for the regular duration of the chosen Master’s programme (three or four semesters) provided the applicant is academically successful at the end of his/her first semester of studies.

Eligibility:

Regardless of your home university, whether you have passed or are doing a brilliant bachelor degree, and that you are one of the best in your year, this program is for you! You must meet the admission criteria of the Master of your choice and be selected on the basis of the application file for an Excellence Fellowship.

Application instructions:

For the application to be considered, each student has to fulfill the enrollment procedure as described on the Admissions office websiteThe application is made online from the beginning of January. After registering, you will receive an e-mail containing a personal link allowing you to fill out the application form. The application deadline is 15 March 2023.

It is important to visit the official website to access the application form and  for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Location :Switzerland

Closing Date :15 March 2023

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP

Click Here to Submit your Application on the University Website

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Eiffel Scholarships in France for International Students

Posted by | December 1, 2022 | Scholarships

Brief description: 

The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program was established by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to enable French higher education institutions to attract top foreign students to enroll in their masters and PhD programs.

It gives opportunity to the future foreign decision-makers of the private and public sectors, in priority areas of study, and encourages applicants up to 25 years old from developing countries at master’s level, and applicants up to 30 years old from developing and industrialized countries at PhD level.

Host Institution(s):

French Universities and Academic Institutions

Level of Study:

Master’s degree program, engineering program, or a joint doctoral program (joint supervision of dissertation and/or dual degree), in partnership with a partner institution abroad.

Field(s) of study:

Two major disciplinary fields concerned by the Eiffel scholarships cover the following 7 fields of study for the Master and Doctorate components:

  • • For science and technology: Biology and health; Ecological transition; Mathematics and digital; Engineering Sciences
  • • For the humanities and social sciences: History, French language and civilization; Law and political science; and  Economics and management

Target group:

International students

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:

For Master’s level studies, the Eiffel scholarship includes a monthly allowance of €1,181 and can be awarded for 12-36 months.  For PhD level studies, the Eiffel scholarship includes a monthly allowance of €1,700 and is awarded for a maximum of 12 months.

In addition, the programme meets various expenses including international transportation, national transportation, health insurance, housing searches, and cultural activities.

Tuition fees are not covered by the Eiffel Programme.

Eligibility:

Please inquire about the eligibility criteria with the French Higher Education Institution you are applying to.

Application instructions:

Applications are NOT accepted from students directly. Applications for EIFFEL scholarships are submitted by French Higher Education Institutions.

Therefore, you must apply and meet the requirements of the French Higher Education Institution in order to be considered for the scholarship. Applications sent directly by students or sent by foreign institutions will be declared ineligible. The application deadline to participating French Institutions is earlier and falls around November-December 2022. The deadline for applications to Campus France is 10 January 2023.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the online application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Location :France

Closing Date :10 January 2023.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP

Click Here to Submit your Application on the University Website

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Lund University Global Scholarship Programme

Posted by | December 1, 2022 | Scholarships

Brief description:

The Lund University Global Scholarship programme is a selective, merit-based scholarship programme that recognizes top academic students from outside the European Union/European Economic Area (and Switzerland) who wish to apply for a Bachelor’s or Master’s Programme offered at Lund University.

Host Institution(s):

Lund University in Sweden

Field(s) of study:

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree Programmes offered at the University

Number of Scholarships:

Not specified

Target group:

Citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA (and Switzerland)

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarships may cover partial or up to the full tuition fee.  Please note that scholarships are toward tuition fees only and that living costs are not covered.

Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for a scholarship you must meet all of the following criteria:

• You must be a citizen of a country from outside the EU/EEA (and Switzerland) and are required to pay a tuition fee

•  You have applied for Bachelor’s or Master’s level studies in the regular application rounds for a minimum of one semester of study (30 ECTS)

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY  if you do not meet the admission requirements to Lund University, if you have not selected a Lund University programme/course as your first choice/choices at universityadmissions.se or if you cannot secure the funding needed to cover living costs, as required by the Swedish Migration Board.

Application instructions:

To apply for a Lund University Global Scholarship, you must first apply for the programme(s) or free-standing course(s) you wish to study at Lund University using the online, national application website, www.universityadmissions.se during the application period  (17 October – 16 January 2023) for studies starting in the autumn semester. Note that a few programmes do not open for applications until 1 December).

Once you have made a complete application to a degree programme or free-standing courses of at least 30 ECTS credits and paid the application fee, you will be able to apply for the scholarship at the official website during the scholarship application period.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Location :Sweden

Closing Date :16 Jan/Feb 2023

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP

Click Here to Submit your Application on the University Website

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Leiden University Excellence Scholarships (LexS)

Posted by | November 30, 2022 | Scholarships

Brief description: 

The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Programme (LExS) is open to outstanding non-EEA/non-EFTA students enrolling in a full-time master’s degree programme at Leiden University.

Host Institution(s):

Leiden University in The Netherlands.

Level/Field of study:

All full-time Masters programmes at Leiden University with the exception of LLM (non-advanced) and MSc programmes at Leiden Law School.

Number of Awards:

The number and type of award of the scholarship depends on the budget available for each Faculty department.

Target group:

Non-EEA/non-EFTA* nationals (see details below)

Scholarship value/duration:

The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme has 3 awards:

•  € 10.000 of the tuition fee
•  € 15.000 of the tuition fee
• Total tuition fee minus the statutory tuition fee

The LExS is not a full scholarship. Non-EEA LExS recipients must still submit ‘proof of sufficient funds’ for their student visa/residence permit application.

Eligibility:

Students must have achieved excellent study results in their previous education, this being relevant to the Master’s programme for which they are applying. As an indication, the student is amongst the top 10% of graduates in his/her previous study programme. Note: proof of ranking is not required – this information is purely to indicate the level of competitiveness.

Applicants must have a non non-EEA/non-EFTA* passport and may not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans (Studiefinanciering) – with the exception of students applying for the LLM Advanced Studies programmes or the MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy, for which no nationality restrictions apply.

*All EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland)

Application instructions:

You must first apply online for admissions to a Master’s programme at Leiden University. In your application, you must indicate clearly that you would like to apply for the LExS scholarship on the scholarship section and upload your letter of motivation for the LExS scholarship. The deadline for programmes starting in September is 1 February while programmes starting in February has a deadline of 1 October.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the online application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Location :Netherlands

Closing Date :1 Feb/1 Oct 2023

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP

Click Here to Submit your Application on the University Website

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Eiffel Scholarships in France for International Students

Posted by | November 30, 2022 | Scholarships

Brief description: 

The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program was established by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to enable French higher education institutions to attract top foreign students to enroll in their masters and PhD programs.

It gives opportunity to the future foreign decision-makers of the private and public sectors, in priority areas of study, and encourages applicants up to 25 years old from developing countries at master’s level, and applicants up to 30 years old from developing and industrialized countries at PhD level.

Host Institution(s):

French Universities and Academic Institutions

Level of Study:

Master’s degree program, engineering program, or a joint doctoral program (joint supervision of dissertation and/or dual degree), in partnership with a partner institution abroad.

Field(s) of study:

Two major disciplinary fields concerned by the Eiffel scholarships cover the following 7 fields of study for the Master and Doctorate components:

  • • For science and technology: Biology and health; Ecological transition; Mathematics and digital; Engineering Sciences
  • • For the humanities and social sciences: History, French language and civilization; Law and political science; and  Economics and management

Target group:

International students

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:

For Master’s level studies, the Eiffel scholarship includes a monthly allowance of €1,181 and can be awarded for 12-36 months.  For PhD level studies, the Eiffel scholarship includes a monthly allowance of €1,700 and is awarded for a maximum of 12 months.

In addition, the programme meets various expenses including international transportation, national transportation, health insurance, housing searches, and cultural activities.

Tuition fees are not covered by the Eiffel Programme.

Eligibility:

Please inquire about the eligibility criteria with the French Higher Education Institution you are applying to.

Application instructions:

Applications are NOT accepted from students directly. Applications for EIFFEL scholarships are submitted by French Higher Education Institutions.

Therefore, you must apply and meet the requirements of the French Higher Education Institution in order to be considered for the scholarship. Applications sent directly by students or sent by foreign institutions will be declared ineligible. The application deadline to participating French Institutions is earlier and falls around November-December 2022. The deadline for applications to Campus France is 10 January 2023.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the online application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Location :France

Closing Date :10 Jan 2023

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP

Click Here to Submit your Application on the University Website

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Swedish Institute Scholarships forSwedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals Global Professionals

Posted by | November 30, 2022 | Scholarships

Scholarship description: 

The Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP), a new scholarship programme which replaces the Swedish Institute Study Scholarships (SISS) offers scholarships to a large number of master’s programmes at Swedish Universities in the Autumn semester 2023.

The SI Scholarship for Global Professionals aims to develop future global leaders that will contribute to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and contribute to a positive and sustainable development in their home countries and region.

Host Universities/Institutions:

Swedish Higher Education Institutions and Swedish Universities

Level/Field(s) of study:

You’ll find the list of eligible master programmes for the SISGP call for application academic year 2023/2024 here.

Number of Scholarships:

An estimated 350 scholarships will be available in 2023.

Target group:

Students from the following countries:

Armenia; Azerbaijan; Bangladesh; Bolivia; Belarus; Brazil; Cambodia; Cameroon; Colombia; Ecuador; Egypt; Ethiopia; Gambia; Georgia; Ghana; Guatemala; Honduras; Indonesia; Jordan; Kenya; Liberia; Malawi; Moldova; Morocco; Myanmar (Burma); Nepal; Nigeria; Pakistan; Peru; Philippines; Rwanda; South Africa; Sri Lanka; Sudan; Tanzania; Tunisia; Uganda; Ukraine; Vietnam; Zambia; Zimbabwe.

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:

The scholarship covers full tuition fees, living expenses of SEK 11,000 per month, insurance, and a one-time travel grant of SEK 11,000-15,000 (only for scholarship holders living outside Sweden).

The scholarship is intended for full-time one-year or two-year master’s programmes, and is only awarded for programmes starting in the autumn semester.

There are no additional grants for family members. It also doesn’t cover the application fee to University Admissions.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for SISGP:

•  You must be a citizen of a country that is eligible for SI scholarships (see above). However, you do not need to reside in the country at the time of the application.

• You must have a minimum of 3,000 hours of demonstrated work experience. In addition, you must have demonstrated leadership experience from your current or previous employer, or from civil society engagement.

• You must be liable to pay tuition fees to Swedish universities, have followed the steps of University Admissions and be admitted to one of the eligible master’s programmes by 30 of March 2023.

• The master’s programmes you apply for must be eligible for SI scholarships. The university gives priority to programmes within certain subject areas, depending on your country of citizenship.

There are also other conditions regarding dual citizenship, previous residence and studies in Sweden, and more. Read the complete eligiblity criteria found at the official website.

Application instructions:

  1. To begin with, apply for a master’s programme at universityadmissions.se, by 16 January 2023. Once you have submitted your application for master’s programme(s) at universityadmissions.se, you will get a personal application number consisting of eight digits. Save the number as you will need it when applying to the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals.
  2. After you have completed your application to a master’s programme, you can apply for an SI scholarship. You must submit the required documents digitally through the online application portal from 10 February 00:01 until 28 February 2023 14:59 CET.

It is important to visit the official website for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship

Location :Sweden

Closing Date :16 January 2023

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP

Click Here to Submit your Application on the University Website

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Laboratory Assistant at Scottish Water

Posted by | November 29, 2022 | Jobs in UK

Full Job Description

Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.
Do you care about the quality of Scotland’s water? Would you like to join Scotland’s premier water laboratory service?
At Scottish Water, we do a huge amount of work behind the scenes to ensure that Scotland has a constant and fresh supply of safe, high-quality water. Laboratory sampling and analysis is one of the unseen activities our customers see, yet this service plays a critical role in the public health of Scotland.
A team of about 320 samplers, scientists and support staff provide an extensive analytical testing service. Over the course of a year, the labs carry out tests at a rate of one per minute – both for Scottish Water and for other customers.
We’re looking for a conscientious Laboratory Assistant who loves hands-on lab work to join our Organics section in Edinburgh.
This is a part time position for 22.2 hours per week. The contracted hours can be worked flexibly, with a start time between 7.00 am to 10.00 am, Monday to Friday.
What you’ll be doing:
As the Laboratory Assistant, you’ll be responsible for carrying out daily checks on laboratory equipment to ensure compliance within the required specifications. In order to keep a high volume of work flowing, you’ll help schedule and prioritise work within your team environment and carry out routine calibration and maintenance of specialist instrumentation to ensure the team isn’t impacted by unplanned downtime.
You’ll make sure that your work meets the requirements of the Scientific Services management system, ISO17025 and Drinking Water Testing Specification (DWTS) standards.
You’ll also be responsible for maintaining appropriate stock levels, ordering lab consumables where required, archiving of analytical data and laboratory records and the receipt/disposal of samples, waste chemicals and sample extracts as required.
For your own safety, and the safety of your colleagues and our customers, you will follow Scottish Water’s Health and Safety policies consistently and ensure 100% compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory and SW policy requirements.
And like all our employees, you’ll pride yourself on being able to provide excellent levels of customer service and advice to internal and external customers.
What you’ll need:
You’ll need an interest in working within Scientific Services,. You’ll need to be computer literate with experience of using Microsoft Office packages. You’ll also need a commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for you and your colleagues
We’re looking for a very organised, self-motivated and efficient worker who can take the initiative and work independently but also support team members.
What you’ll get:
The salary band for this role is £21,053.00 – £28,425.00 per annum (part time pro rata).
You can also expect:
  • 38 days of holiday per year (including public holidays) with the option to buy 5 more (pro-rata for part-time employees).
  • Eligibility to join the defined benefit, contributory pension scheme.
  • Annual company bonus.
  • Life assurance scheme.
  • Paid time off for community volunteering.
  • Opportunities to be involved in sports, social and fundraising activities.
  • Access to “SW Splash”, saving you money on holidays, bills and shopping.
  • Excellent family friendly policies around Adoption, Maternity, Parental Leave, and Flexible Working.
  • Free parking and good public transport links at our Laboratory site next to the Heriot Watt campus on the west of Edinburgh.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 11 December 2022.
Do you have any support needs?
Please let us know if there are any changes we can make to our application and selection process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Email us

here

with the vacancy reference number in the subject line so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.

Working at Scottish Water
Scottish Water is one of the UK’s leading water companies, the quality of drinking water and satisfaction with the service we provide our customers has never been higher – but we want to be even better – and you could help play an important part!
We take employee engagement very seriously and have an inclusive and collaborative work environment where we respect people’s differences. We are committed to creating an engaging environment and a positive experience for our employees.
We were recently recognised as a Top 10 Flexible Employer in Scotland at the Flexibility Works Awards 2021 and by The Times as a Top 50 Employer for Women in 2019.
In 2019 we also won the Age Inclusive Award at The Herald and GenAnalytics Diversity Awards and were winners of the Best Public Sector Employer at the Family Friendly Working Scotland Awards 2020.
We have Carers Positive Exemplary Status and were Silver Award 2019 & Gold Award winners 2020 of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
We aim for work to be an energising and fulfilling experience and everyone plays their part to ensure that Scottish Water is trusted to serve our customers and communities.
We are passionate about creating opportunities for young people and are proud to have achieved the Gold standard in the Investors in Young People accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to creating rewarding opportunities for young people.
You will have access to a host of benefits which include 38 days holiday a year, a defined benefit pension scheme, a discounted medical cash plan and cycle to work, plus a variety of agile working arrangements and family-friendly policies designed to support your wellbeing.
Next Steps
Any offer of employment with Scottish Water will be subject to the successful completion of a mandatory pre-employment screening process, including Disclosure Scotland and eligibility to work in the UK. Details can be found on our website.
For more information about this role or if you require any additional support throughout the application process please contact the recruitment team:

As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland, it is important that Scottish Water employees are resident in Scotland and contribute to the Scottish economy by paying Scottish income tax on their earnings. As a result we ask all potential employees to confirm that they are resident in Scotland, or to confirm their intentions to move to Scotland within 6 months of their start date

Location :Edinburgh

Closing Date :11 December 2022

HOW TO APPLY

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Security Officer Support at Mitie

Posted by | November 29, 2022 | Jobs in UK

Job Description

Mitie has a great opportunity for a Support Security Officer to join the Total Security Management Team.

Support Security Officers must be available to cover various shift patterns as well as being flexible in their approach to working locations and potential changes to working patterns.

Main Duties

  • The support security officer will demonstrate their character as determined, trustworthy, attentive and approachable at all times when welcoming clients and customers – ensuring ID badges are created, allocated and collected when appropriate.
  • As the first point of contact for to all customers and clients, the Security Agents must have geographically aware of their local surroundings.
  • Travel to various retail client sites to cover sickness, holiday and provide support to the core team when required.
  • Must be able to man the phones, emails, IT systems, CCTV and Alarms, Doors and Car park if need be.
  • The support security officer must spot and stop all suspicious sightings or potential criminal activity and retain full control until the arrival of emergency services.
  • Report to the Security Operations Manager – they must record, report and escalate all sightings and arrests on a regular basis.

Qualifications

Person Specification

  • The support security officer will need to be a team player with an enthusiastic attitude.
  • The support security officer should be able to work on own initiative.
  • Retail Security experience.
  • Ability to travel to various sites.
  • Flexible Approach to work to suit the business needs.
  • Excellent communication skills are required both written and verbal.
  • It is important the Security Officer is calm under pressure.
  • Understand the Health and Safety at Work Act, relevant Criminal, Civil Law and Police and Criminal Evidence Act.
  • Door Supervision or Security Guarding License essential.
  • A Full UK Driving licence is required.

Additional information

It’s the little things that count –

On top of the usual rewards you’d expect to see from a large company, such as – holidays, pension, tax-free childcare schemes and cycle to work schemes, we also provide many extra benefits to enhance our people’s well-being and enjoyment at work.

Note:
This job description Is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for this position and the range of duties undertaken. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder throughout the period of employment. The job description may be varied from time to time by the Company to reflect changes in the post holder’s role and/or the needs of the business.

For all internal applicants, please note Terms and Conditions are non-transferable

Mities Values:
Delivering the exceptional, every day

  • Our purpose: our expertise, care, technology and insight create amazing work environments, helping our customers be exceptional every day.
  • Our promise to our people: a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day.
  • Our promise to our customers: a trusted partner creating exceptional environments for your customers and people, adding value every day.
  • Our culture – our core values and how we behave:

1. We are one Mitie: we work as one to deliver a seamless, unrivalled service. We are all in it together, if we can help a customer or colleague in any way, we will. We are one Mitie.
2. We are built on integrity and trust: integrity and trust are at the heart of all we do. We are the face of company. We treat others as we would like to be treated. We are proud to work for Mitie.
3. We go the extra mile: whether it’s keeping things running smoothly in a safe environment, looking for new ways to do things better or fixing problems, going the extra mile for our colleagues and customers and keeping our promises is in our DNA.
4. Our diversity makes us stronger: we are very proud of our rich and diverse culture and backgrounds. Our diversity creates ideas and insights. Everyone at Mitie has a voice and is treated as an equal.
5. Our customers’ business, is our business: we are a partner, trusted for our expertise and for putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.

Location :Edinburgh 

Closing Date :29th December, 2022 

HOW TO APPLY

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School Administrator at University of Glasgow

Posted by | November 29, 2022 | Jobs in UK

Full Job Description

Job Purpose
In conjunction with the other School course administrators, to provide comprehensive administrative support to academic staff and students for the efficient operation of Learning and Teaching within the School of Modern Languages & Cultures (SMLC) To work towards continuous improvement and harmonisation of administrative process across the SMLC.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Support EAS Course Directors and teaching staff in all aspects of the administration and teaching of EAS courses. Deliver an effective range of administrative and customer service including maintaining student records on MyCampus, allocating students to classes, enrolling students, processing student applications and assisting with student registration enquiries.
2. First point of contact for pre-sessional English students; liaising with academic colleagues, Advisers of Studies, other University subject areas and external examiners where required to manage queries and resolve issues with minimal supervision.
3. Manage all pre-course administration to ensure timely and efficient running of the course and to enhance the student experience. This will include organising student induction days, preparing course and tutor handboooks, set up of course spreadsheets and Moodle sites, managing all room bookings and timetabling for the Pre-sessional English Programme on the University’s Central Room Bookings system and input to MyCampus via class scheduling component, ensuring correct size of rooms and any other facilities required for the programme taking into account tutorial group sizes, numbers and disability issues.
4. Support the Head of School Administration and EAS Management in course planning, staff recruitment and planning of tutor induction days.
5. Ensure that student applications received via MyCampus are processed in a timely manner and in accordance with University policy and procedures and current UK visa legislation. This will include responsibility for preparing and interpreting/analysing data including CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies), assessing applications, assessing student’s academic progression, reviewing new document uploads for International applicants using MyCampus.
6. Support the financial aid process to add aid and fee waivers to student records using MyCampus and resolve any queries relating to Financial Aid.
7. Monitor and review SMLC web pages to ensure accuracy of information and update as required.
8. Liaise with service departments across the University and external organisations as appropriate to expedite the workings of SMLC. This may include arranging travel and accommodation for staff and visiting speakers.
9. Ensuring an effective channel of communication with students by providing accurate and useful information for prospective and current students and staff by reviewing and updating marketing materials, Moodle sites and notice boards; maintaining circulation lists for group email. Receive and respond to complex enquiries to conclusion by phone, email, Supportworks and Ivanti.
10. Liaise with other secretarial/administrative members of the support team within SMLC in order to create and manage standardised procedures and implement best practice across SMLC. Participate in appropriate continuing professional development in order to increase the skills base of the team.
11. Employ University procedures in relation to the confidentiality of personal data relating to staff and students.
12. Contribute to the delivery of an excellent level of administrative support for staff and students across the School, supporting colleagues in the SMLC admin team and undertaking other administrative duties in support of the School’s learning, teaching and research aims as requested by the Head of School, Head of School Administration and Programme Directors.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
A1 SCQF Level 5 (National 5 or 6, SVQ Level 2/3) in secretarial or administration and English or equivalent.
Desirable
B1 Demonstrable knowledge of matters relating to visas for study purposes.
B2 Demonstrable knowledge of cultural differences for learners from a wide range of backgrounds.
Skills
Essential
C1 Excellent organisational, communication and IT skills.
C2 Good interpersonal skills and telephone manner marked by tact, diplomacy and discretion.
C3 Ability to work proactively, multi-task and to use initiative and judgement to resolve problems independently when possible and appropriate.
C4 Ability to prioritise work load and work independently with minimum supervision while also being able to work as a member of the team.
C5 Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
C6 Attention to detail. C7 Effective and clear written and oral communication skills.
Desirable
D1 Practical experience of MyCampus, CMIS and other University of Glasgow IT based systems.
Experience
Essential
E1 Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar role.
E2 Proven experience of problem solving, planning, organising and setting priorities.
Desirable
F1 Previous experience of working in a Higher or Further Education environment.
F2 Experience of working with students, including international students.
Job Features
Planning and Organising
Plan and organise workload effectively and efficiently both on a daily basis and more long term, covering all aspects of EAS teaching, meeting tight deadlines and resolving competing priorities.
Decision Making
Exhibit a high level of confidence in making decisions within agreed boundaries and referring appropriately outwith these.
Handling issues independently as they arise and making decisions regarding planning workload effectively and proactively responding to changing issues and priorities. Initiating cyclical tasks (e.g. assessment/examination task, course handbook generation).
Recommending improvements to office practices and School developments steering towards harmonising the ways in which the SMLC support services are provided.
Internal/External Relationships
Develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external colleagues.
Daily contact with academic staff and students across the School, and peers within the University to provide/exchange information.
Regular contact with external individuals and organisations (e.g. cultural institutes, embassies, British Council) and with External Examiners to answer routine queries and supply information.
First point of contact for visitors and general enquiries.
Problem Solving
First point of contact for incoming administration enquiries within the Section.
Use initiative and judgement to resolve certain problems or to identify which issues should be referred on and to whom.
Give support and guidance to students, often in matters of a confidential and sensitive nature.
Recognise and help to resolve issues within the administrative team.
Other
This role can be varied and very busy seasonally. Out of hours working is not normally required, but the post holder may exceptionally be asked to support evening or weekend activity.
Dimensions
Administrative support for Course Directors and teaching staff. The number of staff varies during the year, between approximately 20 and 75 teaching staff.
Administrative support for up to 1000 students during peak periods.
This role focuses on pre and post arrival student activity for commercial courses and is expected to work collaboratively with University Service areas to act as a signposting service to these University service areas where appropriate.
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 4, £21,197 – £23,715 per annum.
This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open ended.
As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension – pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

Location :Glasgow

Closing Date :13-Dec-2022

HOW TO APPLY

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Completions Officer at Shawbrook Bank

Posted by | November 29, 2022 | Jobs in UK

The Opportunity

Shawbrook is a new type of specialist financial services company, combining the relentless focus on customer service and innovation you would expect from a fintech with the expertise and certainty of a bank. Shawbrook is driven by a purpose to solve complex problems that unlock opportunity for its rapidly growing customer base of over 300,000 UK consumers and businesses.

Our success would not have been possible without our Team. Our people differentiate us from the competition through their deep sector knowledge, they are the life force of our business.

Join Shawbrook because you:

  • Want to help us deepen our industry sector knowledge, combining technology alongside the best banking brains
  • Want to build a bank for the future and be part of our digital transformation journey that will enable customers & businesses to thrive
  • Want to continue to grow professionally. We encourage you to grow and be the best version of yourself
  • Care about sustainability? We want to be better for our people, environment, and society
  • Bring passion and enjoyment to your work. You’ll work hard but you’ll have fun too
The Role & Responsibilities
  • To actively manage a pipeline of cases in support of your dedicated Underwriter and team and provide overflow support to the Administration Team as and when required by management
  • To provide accurate instructions to our panel solicitor firms, ensuring they are furnished with all information such as title insurance requirements, title plan needs, independent legal advice and any other specific instructions to enable cases to complete promptly
  • To be the main point of contact for brokers and solicitors during the legal process, building excellent relationships with these third parties. Regularly updating and chasing where required to ensure the end customer receives the best customer service and outcomes possible
  • To review legal correspondence received from our solicitors, providing responses where possible and referring to Underwriters for any credit decision
  • To liaise with surveyors to obtain any required information during the legal process
  • To meet defined service level agreements across all tasks and post received by the Bank
  • To verify that all KYC and AML requirements have been met, along with checking all other documentation received post sanction to ensure they meet the Bank’s lending requirements prior to completion
  • To ensure data held on the origination system is of the highest quality to enable future accurate management information and customer contact can be maintained
  • To manage the customer contact at the designated points in the process such as “speak withs,” ensuring all calls are handled professionally
  • To endeavour to meet customers’ expectations of completion, requesting funds through the required mechanism from finance and releasing funds promptly once all outstanding needs have been met
  • Experience of the mortgage sector, from within an administrative function
  • An understanding of legal conveyancing is desirable (dependent on banding applied for)
  • Computer literate (good knowledge of MS Office suite – Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Knowledge of TCF
  • Good knowledge of compliance procedures within the banking industry is desirable
The Person
  • GCSE (or equivalent) in Math’s and English
  • Experience of the mortgage sector, from within an administrative function
  • An understanding of legal conveyancing is desirable (dependent on banding applied for)
  • Computer literate (good knowledge of MS Office suite – Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Knowledge of TCF
  • Good knowledge of compliance procedures within the banking industry is desirable
  • Adaptable & flexible
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work on own and as part of a team.
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills
  • Enthusiastic “can do” attitude
  • Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • Accuracy & attention to detail
  • Professional, well presented
  • Establishes effective working relationships at all levels
  • Customer-focused approach
  • Proactive & Self Driven
Reward

Your Wellbeing – We take your health and well-being very seriously by providing a range of benefits to give you and your family peace of mind. These include:

  • Market leading family friendly policies such as access to our Maternity, Adoption and Paternity policies from Day 1 of your employment
  • Free access to Headspace, a mindfulness & meditation digital health app
  • Free access to Peppy digital health app that offers personalised support through fertility treatment becoming a parent or menopause
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) – Offering you support on a wide range of subjects including financial concerns, mental wellbeing and more general queries around family, work, housing, and health
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounts on gym membership
  • Contributory pension scheme & death in service

Your Lifestyle – It’s important you strike the right balance between your work and personal life. We provide benefits to support you when at work and when you’re enjoying your leisure time.

  • Minimum of 25 days holiday per year
  • Option to buy or sell holiday days through our flexi-holiday scheme
  • Discounts on gym membership nationwide
  • Access to discounts on a range of high street and online brands
  • Community support and charitable giving

Your Contribution – We’re focused on rewarding those that go the extra mile in helping us achieve our goals.

  • Participation in our annual discretionary bonus scheme designed to reward your contribution to our success
  • Proudly Shawbrook recognition scheme focused on recognizing our role models and thanking our colleagues for a job well done

Location :Glasgow

Closing Date :29th December, 2022 

HOW TO APPLY

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