To mark National Apprenticeship Week (10-16 February), the
Student Loans Company (SLC) has announced it is recruiting 12 new
apprentices in Darlington.
Applications for the Student Finance Officer (SFO)
Apprenticeships are now open, and successful candidates will join
the organisation's Customer Operations team in July.
SLC supports students across the UK to invest in their futures
and unlock their potential by administering loans and grants to
students in universities and colleges across the UK. The new SFO
apprentices will be at the heart of this operation, supporting
customers through their student finance journeys and helping to
process around 1.5million applications each year.
The 18-month programme is being delivered in conjunction with
Darlington College and apprentices will work towards will work
towards apprenticeship certificates in L3 Business Administrator.
Jackie Currie, Executive Director of Customer Operations at SLC
said: “It's fantastic to be launching our latest apprentice
search during National Apprenticeship Week. The theme for the
week is ‘Skills for Life' and I'm proud of the role that SLC
plays in developing the talent of the future, through our
apprenticeship programmes.
“I'm looking forward to welcoming our new apprentices to the
Customer Operations Team this summer and would urge people across
the North East to apply. It's a fantastic opportunity to work and
gain experience within a large public sector organisation and
achieve a recognised qualification at the same time.”
SLC currently has 29 apprentices working across all areas of the
organisation, with many former apprentices continuing to progress
their careers with SLC after completing their qualification.
Thomas Goodliffe (21) joined SLC as an SFO Apprentice in 2023. He
completed his Level 3 Business Administration qualification with
distinction and was named Darlington College's Apprentice of the
Year award in 2024. He now has a permanent SFO position.
He said: “I would strongly recommend SLC's apprenticeship
programme, particularly if you are just starting out and want to
work and study at the same time. I received fantastic support
from SLC and Darlington College, which helped me to make the most
of my experience.
“The skills that I have gained, both at work and through my
studies, have given me a great start to my career and there are
so many opportunities at SLC which will allow me to keep learning
and developing. I'm already planning my next career steps and
feel excited about what the future holds.”
For more information and to apply, please visit https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/student-loans-company-hub/.
