Vacancies
About Glasgow Kelvin College: Glasgow Kelvin College’s ethos derives from its commitment to Excellence, Progression and Enterprise. It seeks to provide learning opportunities of the highest quality, which engage learners from the widest range of backgrounds, and support their progression to employment or to further study. It seeks to develop enterprise in individuals – as a core skill for learning, life and work; and to support enterprise in both organisations and communities – by developing the capacity of both employers and employees and of community representatives.
Making a Difference: Glasgow Kelvin College plays a vital role in providing accessible vocational and core-skills learning and by joining us, you'll have the opportunity to be part of an organisation that creates inclusive progression opportunities for learners and makes a positive impact on the communities we serve.
At Kelvin: We deliver high-quality programmes, from introductory to degree level, to around 15,000 students each year from three campus buildings in the North and Northeast of Glasgow and through a large network of community-based centres. The College works with partners to create inclusive progression opportunities in a vibrant and sustainable environment for our learners.
Vacancies
Accountant - Fixed term for 18 months - Part Time
Application Deadline: 30th June 2025
Employment Type: Fixed term for 18 months - Part Time
Department: Finance
Location: Glasgow
Workplace type: Onsite
Compensation: £39,665 - £44,561 / year
As part of the Finance Team the post holder is to assist the Head of Finance in managing all aspects of the Finance service within Glasgow Kelvin College.
The post holder will support the College strategic and operational planning process and will have significant involvement in budgeting, financial reporting and financial planning.
Specifically the post remit will include support of preparation of the annual budget, management accounting, budget monitoring, financial reporting and support for all aspects of transaction processing within the College.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in preparation of, and consultation with budget holders on, the annual budget for Glasgow Kelvin College and in reporting to the Financial Control Committee;
- Assist in preparation of the College annual accounts and facilitation of the annual audit in compliance with current professional accounting standards;
- Liaise with External and Internal Auditors where required;
- Assist in the preparation of regular financial forecasts, financial resource returns and other financial planning information and returns which may be required by stakeholders such as the Scottish Funding Council, Scottish Government, Big Lottery, Glasgow City Council and Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator;
- Assist with the preparation of reports to the Audit Committee and Financial Control Committee of the Board of Management;
- Assist in the development and implementation of robust management accounting processes and procedures which meet the information needs of the Board of Management , its Standing Committees the College’s Strategic Managers and the Scottish Funding Council;
- Monitor, with budget holders, College expenditure, particularly staffing costs, on a routine and systematic basis in accordance with established timetables;
- Provide advice and guidance to budget holders and other colleagues in respect of financial procedures;
- Respond to financial queries from budget holders and other stakeholders as required;
- Efficiently and effectively use, develop and assist in the management of the College’s computerised financial system and other related systems;
- Assist in management of the College’s cash flow, ensuring all income due to the College is invoiced and collected in a timely manner;
- Maintain the College asset register and monitor the capital expenditure plan;
- Supervise the Purchase Team in maintaining P2P accruals and the Sales Team in managing and reporting on College debtors;
- Supervise finance assistants in the Sales Team and Purchase Team in the absence of the Finance & Student Funding Manager;
- Assist the Finance & Student Funding Manager and Finance Assistants with their daily workload during periods of high activity, in particular enrolment;
- Prepare ad hoc financial reports or complete project work in pursuit of the financial objectives of the College as requested by the Senior Accountant; and
- Deputise for the Senior Accountant as and when required.
Student Support Adviser - Full Time
Application Deadline: 13th July 2025
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Student Support Services
Location: Glasgow
Workplace type: Onsite
Compensation: £33,328 - £36,819 / year
Key Responsibilities
- Provide appropriate impartial information and advice to prospective and current students
- Provide appropriate pastoral, information and guidance to prospective and current students
- Encourage learners to develop positive strategies and skills to manage their own wellbeing and mental health
- Arrange and participate in pre-entry support appointments as necessary, including transition, College tours, interview support e.g. reader/scribe.
- Provide impartial progression guidance and transition support with a view to providing positive destinations.
- Monitor and respond to departmental communication, for example, generic inboxes and phone enquiries
- Provide departmental office cover and ad hoc support when required
- Be the first point of contact and liaise with the College Faculties, support departments and other college teams, e.g. Safeguarding and Equalities, as required when advocating on behalf of the student
- Deliver presentations, talks, workshops and group work to/with designated groups both within and out with the College
- Plan, deliver and promote services in collaboration with Team Leaders and Manager in AGLS
- Deal with referrals for learners requiring additional support to learn. This could involve full Needs Assessment, including DSA, one to one ongoing support, progress reviews and faculty feedback, welfare issues or dealing with information and advice issues relating to courses of study.
- Work with learners requiring support to progress UCAS applications, including liaising with faculty staff
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with external stakeholders and agencies, including Deaf Action, National Autistic Society, Citizens Advice, Mental Health support agencies, Action for Children etc.
- Participate in CPD on current developments to help support students and ensure best practice e.g. of assistive technologies
- Provide effective support and communication to navigate sensitive or challenging situations.
- Attend external and College events in an Adviser role as appropriate.
- Work collaboratively as a member of the Student Support Services Team.
- Provide ad hoc information to Team Leaders to allow preparation of reports and related information for senior management
- Maintain accurate records and data and contribute to evaluation of service delivery in line with the operational plan.