Senior Funding Analyst (LLE) Full Time NEW

Full-time, fixed term to 29/09/28

This is a rare opportunity to play a leading role in one of the most significant reforms in higher education funding. As Senior Funding Analyst (LLE), you will shape how the University prepares for and delivers the Lifelong Learning Entitlement, ensuring students receive accurate, compliant funding from day one.

The role:

• Lead the design and implementation of new funding processes required for the Lifelong Learning Entitlement, ensuring the University is operationally and system-ready for first delivery.
• Translate complex and evolving funding regulations into clear, robust operational models, data flows, and system configurations that protect institutional income and support positive student outcomes.
• Act as the University’s technical expert on LLE funding, working closely with Digital Services, Finance, School teams, system suppliers, and the Student Loans Company to ensure aligned and compliant delivery.
• Oversee the accurate and timely submission of LLE data, embedding strong data quality controls, audit mechanisms, and risk management processes.
• Provide authoritative guidance, documentation, and training so colleagues across the University are confident in delivering new funding requirements alongside existing activity.
• Represent the University in sector forums and working groups, ensuring external developments are clearly understood and effectively translated into institutional action.

You will bring significant experience of student funding and records management within a higher education environment, alongside strong analytical skills and confidence working with complex data and systems.

You will be comfortable interpreting legislation and regulatory guidance and turning this into practical, end-to-end solutions. You will enjoy working collaboratively with technical teams and external partners, leading change in an environment where accuracy, compliance, and service quality really matter.

Strong communication skills are essential. You will be able to explain complex funding rules to non-specialists, produce clear documentation, and lead training that builds confidence and consistency across teams. Experience of leading or contributing to project work and continuous improvement initiatives will enable you to succeed in this role.

You will join the External Reporting and Data Quality team within the Registrar and Secretary’s Office, a service with responsibility for safeguarding the integrity of the University’s student data, funding, and statutory returns.

The team works closely with colleagues across academic Schools, Professional Services, and external bodies to ensure Leeds Beckett meets its regulatory obligations while delivering a high-quality experience for students and staff. You will play a pivotal role in a collaborative, professional environment at a time of major sector change.

If you are motivated by complex problem-solving, want to influence how national policy is delivered on the ground, and are ready to lead on a high-profile and strategically important area of work, we would welcome your application.

To arrange an informal discussion about this post, please contact the Head of External Reporting and Data Quality.

Closing date: 15^th June 2026 (23:59) Please note that you will not be able to edit or submit a part-completed application form after the closing date. 

For more information and to apply please visit: tinyurl.com/nhdkn2cj

Working here means you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more.

We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.