Job Description

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked as 41st in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2026 and is the 1st London modern university in The Times/The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. We are also the Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2025*. The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.

A modern university is a university established in 1992, or after. Excluding specialist providers.

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The Department

The Finance Department supports the University's strategy to enhance the student experience by delivering financial sustainability through financial leadership, strategic planning and informed procurement. We ensure the long-term financial sustainably of UWL, maximising efficiency and effectiveness of available resources. The University of West London has won the award for 'Outstanding Financial Performance' at 'The Times Higher Education Awards' 2019.

The Role

The Deputy Income Manager working with the Income & Commercial Manager will be responsible for meeting and collecting the demanding income targets circa 200million with aspirations to grow year on year. They will play a pivotal role in overseeing and enhancing the university's income operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all financial processes. This will include driving student recruitment, accommodation and enterprise whilst working with other University stakeholders including Schools, Marketing, IT and HR.

The Person

We are looking for an experienced individual who is educated to degree level or equivalent and are a member of Institute of Credit Management.


The successful candidate must possess knowledge of financial systems and other higher education account systems, have knowledge of SITS system, and boast great attention to detail and multi-tasking.

How to Apply

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.

Additional Information

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl


Our department/school is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.


Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.


Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.


We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.


The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.



Department
Finance
Location
St Mary's Road
Salary
54,454 to 61,773 per annum
Release Date
Wednesday 14 January 2026
Closing Date

Wednesday 21 January 2026
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
FIN120