Salary: £26,952 to £29,838 proo rata, per annum
Contract Type: 25 hours, 5 days
Location: Ellesmere Port Campus
We are seeking a Bursary & Transport Assistant to join our busy team. This is an excellent opportunity for an adaptable individual to make a difference in the provision of a quality support service for learners.
Key Responsibilities
Plan transport routes and services to meet needs and liaise with the Bursary and Transport Supervisor in relation to contracts.
Act as the College representative and have an effective input to external transport and other relevant meetings.
Attend open evenings and other events to provide specialist information to potential learners.
Provide front line liaison with learners and parents, handling day-to-day enquiries.
Process applications and issue transport passes to learners using public and College transport routes and monitor as required (including regular pass checks).
Ensure the efficient and effective operation of private and public service provision through close liaison with coach operators, their drivers and public service operators.
Maintain up-to-date records for learner transport including costs/passenger numbers etc.
Providing regular comprehensive and tailored transport data related reports for the Bursary and Transport Supervisor.
Calculate and record attendance related refunds to non-bursary learners using public transport.
Key Person Specification Requirements:
- GCSE Grade C (4/5) or above in English and Maths (or equivalent);
- Demonstrable experience of the ability to develop positive working relationships across an organisation and with external links;
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills; and
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Access to world-class facilities
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 20% for LGPS)
- Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
- Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
- Employee benefit platform
- Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
- Free onsite parking
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Staff Awards
If you are passionate about business education and eager to contribute to a thriving college community, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the College website link.
Applications close on Sunday 6 September 2026. The Selection Day will take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026 at our Ellesmere Port Campus.
Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.
