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Graduate Change Assurance and Lean

Student Loans Company

Full-time

Glasgow

Hybrid

£30,252

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Application closing date:

Feb 28, 2026

About the organisation

    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.

About the vacancy

    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.

Key Responsibilities

Key Competencies

    Essential
    • Ability to:
    o communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues and customers by actively listening, delivering quality information timely and professional support that upholds public service
    o manage, interpret, and use data to support decision making and drive effective outcomes
    o use digital tools and technologies to communicate, access information, and solve problems
    o identify, assess and manage risks to minimise potential impacts
    o 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)

Desired Qualifications

    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
Student Loans Company

How to Apply

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