Salary: £81,000.00 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 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. 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. Our Values 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. About the role: Are you ready to shape the future of customer experience and risk management at the highest level? We’re looking for a dynamic, strategic, and influential leader to step into the pivotal role of Head of Customer Control Function. This is your opportunity to become the trusted expert and guiding voice on risk across our Customer Directorate — and a key contributor within the wider Senior Management Team. In this role, you’ll lead and inspire a multi‑disciplined team, champion forward‑thinking risk practices, and drive strategic decision‑making that safeguards our customers, strengthens performance, and powers our organisational goals. If you thrive on influence, innovation, and making a meaningful impact at scale, this is the perfect role for you. What you bring: Operational risk professional management at a managerial or leadership level in financial services public and / or private sector. Demonstrable skills and knowledge in one or more of the following: 3rd party supplier management / oversight; payment processing or risk management; Quality Assurance. Extensive and well-developed skills in stakeholder relationship management across internal and external partners. For example, with government colleagues, with business, with service providers; working at different levels from junior to executive stakeholders, role modelling value-based behaviours and the interests of the organization. Ability to effectively communicate plans and strategy through written papers, presentation and discussions up to and including board level. Proven people leader through steady and change-driven environments, can demonstrate ability to coach, develop and maximise potential in their teams. Previous experience in operational risk management roles at a senior level within a financial services and / or similar organisation, in public or private sector. Demonstrable experience within private or public sector working in or with at least one of the following disciplines: 3rd party supplier management / oversight; payment processing or risk management; Quality Assurance. Experience leading a multi-disciplined team and the ability to create a working climate which motivates and engages each member of the team, ensuring that they perform effectively individually and collectively. You can expect more from a career with SLC. We support colleagues to unlock their potential through our Career Pathways development programme and offer an excellent benefit and rewards package that includes: 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 T o find out what’s it’s like to work at Student Loans Company click here SLC Careers The Legal Bits 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. EDI 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 ask_recruitment@slc.co.uk. 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