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The Student Loans Company urges people to apply for 150 new roles in the North East

The Student Loans Company (SLC) is strengthening its investment in Darlington recruiting for 150 new permanent jobs.

The organisation, which is based at Lingfield Point, has Customer Service roles available, supporting customers at various stages of their student finance journeys.

Based within SLC鈥檚 Operations team, the jobs are central to processing maintenance loan applications for two million students each year and paying tuition fees to more than 600 higher education institutions.

Successful candidates will receive a reward package including flexible working, access to the civil service pension scheme and a generous holiday entitlement. They will also benefit from SLC鈥檚 routes for progression, with opportunities to learn, develop and upskill.

SLC has a blended approach to work, with colleagues spending time in the office and at home, so applications are being encouraged from across the North East.

Chris Larmer, SLC Executive Director, Operations said: 鈥淎s we strive to transform the customer experience and work with the Government on enabling higher education reform, there really has never been a more exciting time to join us. We have 150 frontline operational roles available in Darlington and we believe it鈥檚 an excellent opportunity for local talent to find meaningful, secure and rewarding employment.

鈥淲e are committed to unlocking the potential of our workforce - we want people to develop a successful career with SLC so it鈥檚 vital that we invest in them and their futures.鈥

Peter Gibson, Member of Parliament for Darlington, said: 鈥淪LC is a major employer in Darlington, providing exciting careers with huge prospects for development advancement and progression. I鈥檓 pleased to support SLC in its continuing expansion In Darlington and I am keen to help highlight the opportunities to our community to ensure that many more here can stay local AND go far鈥

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Published 7 March 2022