Student Funding Manager

2 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS Full time

We are currently seeking a Student Funding Manager to oversee the administration and allocation of funds provided by government agencies and the University.


The Student Funding Service at University of the Arts London (UAL) is an integral part of Student Services, contributing significantly to the overall student journey and experience.

We aim to improve the student experience by providing professional expertise and support in areas managed by the Student Funding Service.

The primary responsibility of this role is to manage the University Hardship Fund and other discretionary funds.

This includes ensuring applications are processed accurately and promptly, as well as overseeing the Student Funding Administrators who handle these applications.

About you

To excel in this role, you must have extensive experience working in Higher Education Funding Administration. Proficiency in using Student Record Systems, particularly SITS, is essential. You should have a track record of adapting services, processes, and systems to meet customer needs and improve standards. Please note, applications will only be considered if SITS experience is clearly demonstrated.


Additionally, you should have experience in managing teams, with proven skills in delegating tasks effectively, monitoring progress through appraisals and probation, and addressing any arising challenges.

Working at UAL


University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts.

We are a collegiate University spread across London with six Colleges, four Institutes and five Research Centres. UAL also has two subsidiary companies, delivering specialist activities - UAL Short Courses Ltd, and UAL Arts Temps Ltd.

We're made up of all types of people, coming together in London, the world's creative capital. We are designers, artists, performers, thinkers, researchers and makers. Our students, staff and graduates form a global network of creatives, entrepreneurs and leaders. Together, our ideas change the world. Because the world needs creativity.

We are ranked highly across the board.

We are ranked first for specialist art and design, second in the world for Art and Design in the 2023 QS World University Rankings (for the fifth year in a row), ranked fifth in sustainability and two of our colleges were rated in the top three fashion schools in the world.



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