Student Finance Manager

Wirral Met College; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Birkenhead is seeking a Student Finance Manager to lead the Finance Team. This full-time, permanent role involves managing student financial support, implementing loan and bursary policies, and ensuring compliance with funding guidance. The ideal candidate will hold relevant qualifications and possess experience in a customer-focused financial environment. The position offers a competitive salary and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Outstanding facilities in state-of-the-art environments

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Flexible approach to work

Pension contribution rates at 20.8%

Access to free car parking (subject to availability)

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Business Administration or Finance.
• Minimum Level 2 literacy/English and numeracy/maths qualifications.
• Understanding student funding guidance and financial support mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive loan fee policy.
• Ensure students and staff are informed of loan fee policies.
• Operationally manage Student Financial Support functions.

Skills

Business Administration/Finance Qualification at Level 3

Level 2 minimum literacy/English qualification

Level 2 minimum numeracy/maths qualification

Understanding of guidance relating to student funding

Experience in financial functions in customer service

Job description

Student Finance Manager

We are looking for a Student Finance Manager to join our Finance Team. This is a 35 hours per week, full time, permanent role offering a salary of £26,844 to £32,035 per annum.

Why Join Us?

At Wirral Metropolitan College our purpose is to provide inclusive, highest‑quality education and training opportunities to meet the aspirations of students and the need of the local community.

To achieve our purpose, we live our values; We are Ambitious, We are Resilient, We are Inclusive, We are Empowering, We are Accountable.

Job Purpose / Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive loan fee policy.
• Ensure all students and staff are fully informed of college policies on loan fees.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive Bursary Policies.
• Ensure all students and staff are fully informed of the College policies on Bursaries.
• Operationally manage the functions associated with all aspects of Student Financial Support.

Skills and Qualifications

• Business Administration/Finance Qualification at Level 3
• Level 2 minimum literacy/English qualification
• Level 2 minimum numeracy/maths qualification
• Understanding of guidance relating to student funding, discretionary learner support and student loans
• Experience of dealing with financial functions within a customer facing service delivery environment

Benefits

• Outstanding facilities in state of-the‑art environments
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Enhanced family friendly policies and leave
• DBS checks completed and paid for by the employer
• Company is committed to CPD
• Flexible approach to work
• Pension contribution rates currently at 20.8%
• Access to free car parking (subject to availability)

If you feel you have the necessary skills and qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your up‑to‑date CV.

Wirral Metropolitan College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a record check from the Disclosure and Barring Services before the appointment is confirmed.

It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Wirral Metropolitan College is actively committed to maintaining an environment which promotes and embeds equality, diversity and inclusion as a core value and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The College ensures the principles of the Equality Act 2010 are adhered to and all job applicants and employees are treated equitably and fairly.