Student Funding Officer (Clarendon)

Location: AAD - Student Fees and Funding, University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford

Are you passionate about working in an area where organisation and efficiency make a real impact on supporting students? Join our dynamic Student Fees and Funding team at the University of Oxford and support academically outstanding students from all backgrounds to thrive in a globally respected institution.

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 ten 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.

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 210 University scholarship programmes for 1,700 students, worth over £62m per year. SFF’s scholarships team is a friendly and supportive group, which is currently growing from 12 to 14 people. The size and experience of the team helps us to ensure new team members can settle in quickly and thrive in their new role.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:

• 38 days of annual leave, with options to buy more and extra leave for long service.
• Generous family leave, including up to 26 weeks’ full-pay maternity/adoption and 12 weeks’ paternity/partner leave.
• Flexible working, a strong pension scheme, commuting support, and access to social and sports clubs.

About the Role

This is a new role created to provide additional support for the University’s Clarendon Fund Scholarships. As the Fund grows and the University expands scholarships for outstanding postgraduate students, we are expanding the team.

At the core of the role is managing the process of matching new Clarendon Scholars with partner funding, helping us support more students. You will also support scholars during their time at Oxford and help develop resources that underpin the Fund, working with colleges, departments, and professional services across the University.

While we are ideally seeking someone who meets the selection criteria, we are committed to development. If you have transferable skills and are motivated to grow in the role, we welcome your application.

About You

You will need to be innovative, organised, detail-oriented, and able to build strong relationships with partners. Using your numeracy and IT skills, you will improve scholarship administration and help maximise their impact on students’ lives.

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

• A covering letter/supporting statement, saying how you meet the criteria for the role and your motivation for applying for this role
• Your CV
• The details of two referees

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 9th March.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 26th March, and will be held in person at the University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford.

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