6 jobs in Student Loans Company

Salary: 61,950.00 - 72,952.00 GBP Annual

Pension: A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%. Please refer to the Civil Service Pensions website for more information.

Type: Full time

SLC offer a blended working model which will typically be 2 days in the office and 3 days from home.

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Manager to lead our Data Protection Office function within Assurance Services, providing leadership in Information/Data Governance and Data Protection Compliance, and ensuring adherence to Legal, Regulatory and Internal Policy requirements across the organisation.

This is a highly visible role, working closely with stakeholders across Operations, Technology and Security, Corporate Services, People, Risk and Internal Audit, to apply subject matter expertise, influence decision‑making, highlight risks and drive effective Governance outcomes.

You will motivate and develop a team of Data Protection professionals, setting objectives, conducting regular 1:1s, performance reviews and coaching to build capability, resilience and drive high performance.

This role requires a mandatory in‑office day on Wednesday.

• Experience of managing/leading a high performing team
• Strong Data Protection knowledge, including experience of Audit activity, Risk Management and Information/Data Governance frameworks, with the ability to oversee their consistent application across business areas
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence to influence at a senior management level and represent the Data Protection Office in key meetings/forums
• Ability to identify and communicate process improvements, policy development and supporting documentation/processes
• Works independently within their remit, trusting own judgment and with confidence in challenging situations
• Ability to interpret complex Regulatory, policy and control requirements, translating these into clear direction and guidance for delivery across business areas
• Skilled in Risk identification, assessment and prioritisation, acting as a senior escalation point and ensuring appropriate mitigation/risk acceptance actions are in place
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capability, able to navigate ambiguity and assess impacts across interconnected processes, Risks and Controls
• Strong attention to detail and professional judgement, enabling effective oversight of multiple priorities and informed decision‑making through others
• Recognised Data Protection qualification eg. CIPP‑E or Certified GDPR Foundation and Practitioner
• Experience of people management in a relevant subject matter Governance/Compliance role, in ensuring adherence to Regulatory requirements/standards
• Experience of being a confident communicator
• Experience in developing and implementing relevant subject matter policies and procedures
• Experience in applying risk management principles
• Experience of data breach investigation case work and being a SME in incident response
• Experience of working across organisational boundaries in a fast‑paced environment, providing leadership and authoritative professional opinion in a timely manner

• 28 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays
• Option to buy/sell annual leave
• Flexi‑time and enhanced flexible working options available
• Option to join the Civil Service pension scheme
• Life insurance cover for 4 x annual salary
• Enhanced company sick pay and family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption
• Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, access to the Civil Service Sports and Leisure Club for discounted gym memberships, and an optional dental insurance scheme

We'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some background checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include employment history, criminal record check, credit reference check and fraud check.

As a proud Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience that empowers people of all abilities. Our team actively promotes accessible hiring practices, supports candidates with disabilities throughout their employment journey to help build a diverse equitable workplace at SLC. SLC will make reasonable adjustments for those who consider themselves to have a disability or long‑term condition in line with the Equality Act 2010. Our application process provides candidates with the opportunity to request reasonable adjustments but if you would like to discuss this in more detail, please email

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see Candidate Guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

The Student Loans Company in Glasgow is seeking an Internal Communications Business Partner for their Corporate Affairs Team. This role aims to enhance colleague engagement through effective communication strategies and event management.

Ideal candidates will implement internal communication plans, monitor sentiment, and work closely with leadership to craft messages that resonate with the workforce. A degree or relevant qualification in communications is essential, along with strong verbal and written skills.

Benefits include a competitive salary, civil service pension, and flexible working options.

Salary: £39,458.00 - £46,689.00 GBP. Annual Pension: A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%. Please refer to the Civil Service Pensions website for more information.

Type: Full time, Fixed Term. End: . Please note: The advert will close at 11:59PM the night before the listed closing date.

SLC offer a blended working model which will typically be 2 days in the office and 3 days from home.

• Honesty: We act with integrity and transparency, sharing information openly and addressing challenges with courage.
• Empowerment: We enable people to take initiative, make impactful decisions, and continuously learn and grow.
• Accountability: We deliver on commitments, own our successes and mistakes, and strive for quality outcomes.
• Respect: We value diverse perspectives, actively listen, and create an inclusive environment where everyone belongs.
• Trust: We collaborate across teams, build dependable relationships, and work as one to deliver for our customers.

Internal Communications Business Partner to join our Corporate Affairs Team. The team works to ensure colleagues understand our mission, vision and strategic direction, and support the business to listen and respond to colleague voice and ultimately, to build a more engaged workforce. We do this by developing and delivering corporate and directorate communications activity and by monitoring sentiment, supporting action planning and managing a programme of colleague-focused events. Although you will have a primary business area to support, you will also have the opportunity to work on and provide expertise across organisational wide events as needed. The Internal Communication Business Partner helps promote and protect the reputation of their business area and shapes the content, tone and method of delivery of messages to internal audiences, supporting the leadership team to increase levels of engagement within the directorate.

• Ensure colleagues understand the mission, vision and strategic direction of the organisation.
• Support the business to listen to and respond to colleague voice, building a more engaged workforce.
• Develop and deliver corporate and directorate communications activity and monitor sentiment.
• Support action planning and manage a programme of colleague‑focused events.
• Promote and protect the reputation of the business area, aligning with key priorities and the listening strategy.
• Shape the content, tone and method of delivery of messages to internal audiences, and support the leadership team to increase engagement levels within the directorate.

• Knowledge and use of internal communication strategies, planning methodologies and best practices, such as OASIS.
• Skilled in the creation and evaluation of high‑quality internal communications for different on- and offline channels.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop content for colleagues and present to senior leaders.
• Adaptable and resilient, able to deal with the unexpected and comfortable with working to deadlines.
• Ability to troubleshoot and provide solutions using constructive and innovative thinking.
• Strong reporting and presentation skills with keen attention to detail.
• A high degree of discretion and professionalism.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft365 tools such as Word, PowerPoint, and especially Teams.
• Experience of working with content management systems, such as SharePoint or Interact.
• Degree or relevant communications qualification, or significant experience in an internal communications role, preferably in financial services or public sector.

• 28 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays.
• Option to buy/sell annual leave.
• Flexi‑time and enhanced flexible working options available.
• Option to join the Civil Service pension scheme.
• Life insurance cover for 4×annual salary.
• Enhanced company sick pay and family leave, including maternity, paternity and adoption.
• Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, access to the Civil Service Sports and Leisure Club for discounted gym memberships, and an optional dental insurance scheme.

We’ll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some background checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include employment history, criminal record check, credit reference check and fraud check.

As a proud Disability Confident Leader, we’re committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience that empowers people of all abilities. Our team actively promotes accessible hiring practices and supports candidates with disabilities throughout their employment journey to build a diverse and equitable workplace at SLC. We will make reasonable adjustments for those who consider themselves to have a disability or long‑term condition in line with the Equality Act2010. Our application process provides candidates with the opportunity to request reasonable adjustments.

Use of AI in Job Applications: Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Plagiarism is detected and may result in withdrawal of the application or disciplinary action.

Role Title: Information Assurance Governance Officer (Data Protection)

Location: Glasgow, Darlington or Llandudno

Pension: A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Advert Closing Date: Wednesday 8 July 2026

Is it time you unlocked your potential?

Student Loans Company is a non‑profit making Government‑owned organisation to provide loans and grants to students in universities and colleges in the UK. Since 1989, we have enabled our customers to invest in their futures by delivering secure, accurate and efficient assessment, payment and repayment services.

Culture is at the heart of everything we do at SLC and we are guided by our five values which help make SLC a great place to work:

• Honesty : We act with integrity and transparency, sharing information openly and addressing challenges with courage.
• Empowerment : We enable people to take initiative, make impactful decisions, and continuously learn and grow.
• Accountability : We deliver on commitments, own our successes and mistakes, and strive for quality outcomes.
• Respect : We value diverse perspectives, actively listen, and create an inclusive environment where everyone belongs.
• Trust : We collaborate across teams, build dependable relationships, and work as one to deliver for our customers.

These values are more than words—they guide our decisions, shape our collaborations, and strengthen our impact on the students we serve.

We’re looking for a Senior Manager to lead our Data Protection Office function within Assurance Services, providing leadership in Information/Data Governance and Data Protection Compliance, and ensuring adherence to Legal, Regulatory and Internal Policy requirements across the organisation.

This is a highly visible role, working closely with stakeholders across Operations, Technology and Security, Corporate Services, People, Risk and Internal Audit, to apply subject matter expertise, influence decision‑making, highlight risks and drive effective Governance outcomes.

You’ll motivate and develop a team of Data Protection professionals, including setting objectives, conducting regular 1:1s, performance reviews and coaching to build capability, resilience and drive high performance.

Please note that SLC operate a hybrid working environment, with a minimum of 2 days in the office. This role has a mandatory requirement for Wednesday to be one of your in‑office days.

• Experience of managing/leading a high‑performing team
• Strong Data Protection knowledge, including experience of Audit activity, Risk Management and Information/Data Governance frameworks, with the ability to oversee their consistent application across business areas
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence to influence at a senior management level and represent the Data Protection Office in key meetings/forums
• Ability to identify and communicate process improvements, policy development and supporting documentation/processes
• Works independently within their remit, trusting own judgment and with confidence in challenging situations
• Ability to interpret complex Regulatory, policy and control requirements, translating these into clear direction and guidance for delivery across business areas
• Skilled in Risk identification, assessment and prioritisation, acting as a senior escalation point and ensuring appropriate mitigation/risk acceptance actions are in place
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capability, able to navigate ambiguity and assess impacts across interconnected processes, Risks and Controls
• Strong attention to detail and professional judgement, enabling effective oversight of multiple priorities and informed decision‑making through others
• Recognised Data Protection qualification eg. CIPP‑E or Certified GDPR Foundation and Practitioner
• Experience of people management in a relevant subject matter Governance/Compliance role, in ensuring adherence to Regulatory requirements/standards
• Experience of being a confident communicator
• Experience in developing and implementing relevant subject matter policies and procedures
• Experience in applying risk management principles
• Experience of data breach investigation case work and being a SME in incident response
• Experience of working across organisational boundaries in a fast‑paced environment, providing leadership and authoritative professional opinion in a timely manner.

• 28 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays
• Option to buy/sell annual leave
• Flexi‑time and enhanced flexible working options available
• Option to join the Civil Service pension scheme
• Life insurance cover for 4 × annual salary
• Enhanced company sick pay and family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption
• Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle‑to‑work scheme, access to the Civil Service Sports and Leisure Club for discounted gym memberships, and an optional dental insurance scheme

We’ll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some background checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include employment history, criminal record check, credit reference check and fraud check.

SLC are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive for all candidates and will make reasonable adjustments for those who consider themselves to have a disability or long‑term condition in line with the Equality Act 2010. Our application process provides candidates with the opportunity to request reasonable adjustments but if you would like to discuss this in more detail, please email

Student Loans Company is seeking an Information Assurance Governance Officer in Glasgow, Darlington, or Llandudno. This role entails leading the Data Protection Office function, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and fostering a high-performing team.

The ideal candidate will have strong Data Protection knowledge, proven experience in stakeholder management, and possess a recognized Data Protection qualification. A hybrid work model operates with at least 2 office days required.