Head of Tuition Fees and Student Finance

GEDU Services Pvt. Ltd.; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

Flexible benefits: Cycle to Work

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Head of Tuition Fees and Student Finance to manage tuition fees, billing, and income collection. The role involves strategic development of fee policies, collaboration across departments, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have experience in student finance and excellent communication skills. This permanent on-site position offers 25 annual leave days, pension scheme, and additional benefits with a focus on student satisfaction and financial health.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in student finance within higher education or a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK tuition fee structures and funding models.
• Exceptional communication skills and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Leading the strategic development of tuition fee policies and payment plans.
• Overseeing student billing, income collection and debt recovery processes.
• Collaborating across departments to enhance the student journey.

Skills

Student finance experience

Financial acumen

Excellent communication

Leadership and team management

Data analysis

Education

Professional finance qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Head of Tuition Fees and Student Finance

This is a permanent on‑site role based in London, Greenford. Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for financial excellence and student experience? We’re looking for a dynamic Head of Fees and Income to lead the charge in managing tuition fees, billing and income collection across our institution.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the strategic development of tuition fee policies and payment plans
• Overseeing student billing, income collection and debt recovery processes
• Ensuring compliance with UK regulations (CMA, SLC, OfS, etc.)
• Collaborating across departments to enhance the student journey
• Managing a high‑performing team with a focus on service excellence
• Providing insights and reports to senior leadership and governing bodies

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in student finance within higher education or a similar environment
• Strong knowledge of UK tuition fee structures and funding models
• Excellent financial acumen and experience with financial systems and reporting tools; strong leadership and team management skills
• Exceptional communication skills and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Demonstrable ability to develop and implement fee policies and procedures aligned with strategic goals
• Experience in managing debt recovery processes and improving income collection efficiency
• Proficiency in data analysis and income forecasting to support financial planning
• Knowledge of compliance requirements related to CMA, SLC, OfS and student finance; ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence senior stakeholders

Desirable

• Experience in private higher education
• Professional finance qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA)

Your Impact

• Drive accurate income forecasting and reporting
• Improve billing efficiency and debt recovery outcomes
• Enhance student satisfaction through clear, responsive fee management
• Support institutional financial health and strategic planning

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
• 1 day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Flexible benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus