Student Funding Manager

Job description

Unlock your Financial Potential.Doing things differently.Student Funding Manager
Salary- £33,739 - £38,825 per annum

Full Time/ Permanent

About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to Manage the Student Funding Team, providing management support across a range of key operational activities.

The successful candidate will support the Income manager in leading the Student Funding team and ensuring that processes are delivered effectively and efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

• To monitor performance and efficiency of SLC and other funding sources
• Monitoring service delivery standards and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Ensuring compliance with established processes to support a positive student experience
• Manage the account relationship with Student Finance England and other funding agencies

The ideal candidate will have experience working within the income or finance function of a large and complex organisation, including responsibility for debt management processes. Experience of Student Loans Company funding requirements would be advantageous.

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly. To ensure the diverse needs of our team are met we actively encourage secondments and offer flexible part-time working patterns - we're focused on finding the right person for the role

1st stage interview: via phone- 10th November 2026

2nd stage Interview: in person- 20th November 2026

About Us
Nottingham Trent University is a successful and ambitious university that is recognised for its innovation and inclusivity and being bold enough to do things differently.

Our Finance team plays a critical role in supporting NTU's long-term financial sustainability. From managing financial records and transactions to identifying risks and developing financial strategies, our team oversees the health, transparency and effectiveness of NTU's resources.

As a member of our team, you'll contribute to the financial stability and success of NTU. Join us and gain valuable experience in handling complex financial matters, collaborating with diverse stakeholders and making a meaningful impact on the work of the university.

For any informal queries about the role or the Finance team, please contact Anthony Dix Income Maner at [email protected].

Join Us

• Hybrid working - We support flexible ways of working through a combination of campus-based and home working where applicable. For full-time roles, this includes a minimum of 60% on-campus commitment. We trust colleagues to work with their teams to shape working patterns that enable them to deliver the best possible outcomes for their stakeholders.
• Flexibility - We welcome and support a range of working patterns and approaches, helping colleagues balance their work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of the role.
• 28 - 30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• We are committed to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across all areas of our work. We actively promote a culture of respect and belonging and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. For more information please click here - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion | Nottingham Trent University
• And a whole lot more...Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.