Head of Student Finance and Income

Job description

Type of Contract: Permanent (On-Site)
Department: Finance
Location: London, Greenford
Our Vision: Changing lives through education.

Overview
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for financial excellence and student experience? We're looking for a dynamic Head of Fees and Income to lead the charge in managing tuition fees, billing, and income collection across our institution.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic development of tuition fee policies and payment plans.

Oversee student billing, income collection, and debt recovery processes.

Ensure compliance with UK regulations (CMA, SLC, OfS, etc.).

Collaborate across departments to enhance the student journey.

Manage a high-performing team with a focus on service excellence.

Provide insights and reports to senior leadership and governing bodies.

Qualifications

Proven experience in student finance within higher education or a similar environment.

Strong knowledge of UK tuition fee structures and funding models.

Excellent financial acumen and experience with financial systems and reporting tools.

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Exceptional communication skills and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Demonstrable ability to develop and implement fee policies and procedures aligned with strategic goals.

Experience in managing debt recovery processes and improving income collection efficiency.

Proficiency in data analysis and income forecasting to support financial planning.

Knowledge of compliance requirements related to CMA, SLC, OfS, and student finance.

Impact

Drive accurate income forecasting and reporting.

Improve billing efficiency and debt recovery outcomes.

Enhance student satisfaction through clear, responsive fee management.

Support institutional financial health and strategic planning.

What We Offer

25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays.

1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days.

Workplace pension scheme.

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses.

Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more.

Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more.

Reward and recognition programme.

£500 award employee referral scheme.

Discretionary annual performance bonus.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Lower Kingswood

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

27-06-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English