Sponsorship Officer

Support students funded by Student Loans and sponsors in a fast-moving, high-impact role. This year, we're streamlining processes to drive real change. 

About the Role

Under the direction of the Student Finance Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing the Student Loans Company (SLC) and Student Information System (SIS), ensuring records are accurate and up to date. You’ll also support invoicing processes and provide assurance that reporting is completed on time and in line with contract terms.

This role plays a key part in supporting both student and external customer administration. You’ll ensure timely receipt of SLC income, resolve queries to minimise bad debt, and uphold Student Finance regulations and service 
represent the team at University events such as Open Days, Welcome Week, and Student Finance Clinics.

You’ll assist with month-end close activities, reconcile the SLC ledger and other accounts, and support both internal and external audits. Part of your responsibility will include identifying and flagging any financial risks, including potential fraud or money laundering.

Finally, you’ll contribute to ongoing process improvements by reviewing current practices and recommending best approaches. You’ll also manage system testing for new features or upgrades and stay informed of policy changes that impact student finance, registration, and funding.

About You

• Experience of working within a financial operations environment
• Excellent IT and Communication skills
• Knowledge of account management and credit control skills
• Higher Education Experience
• Working in a large complex organisation or demonstratable equivalent experience
• Completed or working towards AAT qualification

Additional Information

Salary Grade  - Starting from £29,588 rising to £33,002 per annum

The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Staff Benefits

We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
• Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme 
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app

For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community. We foster inclusivity, celebrating and respecting differences. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and genders. We consider our recruitment practices to be comprehensive and unbiased; ensuring fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity for all. 

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