Deputy Payments Manager

Are you interested in working for a world top 100 University? If so and you have a passion for improving systems and processes and are looking to use these skills in developing people, then we may have the very role!

We’re seeking an ambitious and forward-thinking Deputy Payments Manager with a consistent track record in leading and developing colleagues to support the Payments Manager and their team. The team comprises three sub-teams who support payments to vendors, staff and students among others. It offers an opportunity to create an impact across the University as well as within Finance.

This is an exciting role and it's a great time to join us! We have lots of technological and process changes planned that you will be a central part of. Communication with colleagues both within the teams and beyond, together with working with organisations external to the University, is a key aspect of the role.

We are a critical element of the University’s core business and you will be involved in all aspects of our long-term plan for continuity and future-proofing.

We are looking for candidates with solid experience of working with regulations, policies and processes, who have confidence in managing and manipulating data. You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and will be confident in presenting sophisticated information to a range of audiences. As a member of a lively team, you should possess a high level of organisational skills with the ability to balance challenging workloads. We offer hybrid working and opportunities for development together with an excellent reward package. We’re looking forward to working with you!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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