Student Funding Manager - Academic Futures

Location: University Offices, Oxford, OX1 2JD 

Are you a strong communicator and project manager passionate about supporting students and shaping their university experience? Join our dynamic Student Fees and Funding team at the University of Oxford and play a key role in supporting academically outstanding students from all backgrounds.

Contract: Full Time (37.5 hours pw) Fixed Term Contract 4 years

About Us

Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires," the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for nine consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you’ll contribute to ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.  

Oxford has over 13,000 graduate students, representing more than 50% of the full-time student population. The provision of scholarships for postgraduate students is an area of crucial importance for the University. The Student Fees and Funding (SFF) office assists in this by managing scholarship programmes and supporting other funding providers (such as colleges, academic departments, and external partners). SFF currently manages over 200 University scholarship programmes for 1,600 students, worth over £60m per year. 

This is an important role where you will help achieve the ambition of ensuring that academically outstanding students can take up their places to study at Oxford regardless of their financial means or background.

What We Offer 

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits:

• 38 days’ annual leave (including public holidays), with options to buy extra days and earn additional long-service leave.
• Generous family leave: up to 26 weeks’ full-pay maternity/adoption leave and 12 weeks’ full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Excellent contributory pension.
• Affordable, sustainable commuting options (cycle loans, discounted buses, season tickets).
• Access to social, cultural, and sports clubs.

About the Role 

The Student Funding Manager (Academic Futures) supports the University’s flagship Graduate Access Scholarship, helping develop the programme and scholar cohort, and coordinating partner communications and annual selection processes.

You will manage support and community-building for all Academic Futures streams, delivering events, communications, and on-course provision for scholars.

You will also streamline how the team works with partners, improving communication and administration, producing clear documentation, and ensuring smooth selection and reporting processes.

This is a key strategic area for the University, offering scope to shape new initiatives and enhance existing work.

About You 

This role suits candidates committed to access and widening participation, with strong organisational skills and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

You should be an excellent communicator with experience managing complex, cross-team projects, bringing a collaborative, innovative, and proactive approach.

Strong numeracy and the ability to present complex information clearly are essential.

We welcome applicants with transferable skills from areas such as outreach, project management, or marketing, even without direct fees and funding experience.

Application Process 

To apply, please upload: 

• A covering letter/supporting statement
• Your CV
• The details of two referees

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on 12 January.

Interviews will take place on 29 January and will be held face-to-face.

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