Graduate Assurance and Lean

Overview

Salary: £30,252 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

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.

Your Future Starts here

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.

There has never been a better time to join the Change directorate in SLC, as we are heading into a period of transformational change as an organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you will build relevant skills that will support you throughout your career.

As a Graduate you will support the delivery of key projects and initiatives within Change Assurance and Lean CoE. As part of a 24-month rotational programme, you will gain exposure to critical business activities while developing core skills aligned to EPMO, Project Services, Business Change and Lean. Through structured learning modules and on-the-job experience, you will build technical knowledge, strengthen professional capabilities, and contribute to achieving business objectives.

You will rotate through various teams working closely with experienced colleagues, receive mentorship, and actively participate in projects that drive value for the organisation.

Essential

• Degree-level qualification in Business Management, Project Management or related field at 2.2 or above, anticipated by Summer 2026 or gained within the last two years

• The ability to

• communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues by actively listening and delivering quality information timely
• manage, interpret, and use data to support decision making and drive effective outcomes
• use digital tools and technologies to communicate, access information, and solve problems
• identify, assess and manage risks to minimise potential impacts
• demonstrate readiness to new ways of working and remain effective in ambiguous situations while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Adaptability and willingness to learn across multiple business areas

Desirable

• An understanding of project management principles (e.g., Planning, governance, risk management)
• Familiarity with Lean or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with data analysis or reporting tools (e.g., Excel Advanced functions, Power BI)

We will be hosting two information webinars for candidates who would like to know more about the Change Assurance and Lean programme and the recruitment process. If you would like to attend, please see details of the sessions below;

Thursday 5th February 4.30pm-5.30pm - Use this link to join the call at 4:30pm. You do not need to register beforehand. If you have problems joining the session please choose the option to join without an account.

Tuesday 24th February 4:00pm - 5:00pm - please email and…