Senior Student Records Data Officer - External Returns

Package: Fixed Term contract until 31st July 2026

Job category/type: Academic

Job description:

We have embarked on an ambitious programme of work reviewing our student-focused processes and developing our student record system to meet the needs of our students, staff and key stakeholders, as we continue our ambitions for the future. We are looking for additional External Returns Officer (s) to work within our Student Records team to support our creation and development of our returns. Your main responsibilities will be to compile and assure our external data returns to both HESA and the OfS as well as other mandatory regulatory returns we are required to make. You will also provide support and input into current and new processes to ensure that they are developed and operate to meet new and emerging data requirements including effective mechanisms for managing and maintaining effective data quality.

You will already have sound experience and understanding of the higher education statutory reporting environment, especially for HESA returns. You will also be able to demonstrate a good understanding of higher education processes and systems that underpin statutory reporting, combined with an awareness of how changes within the higher education sector may impact on them. You must have a high level of knowledge and expertise in using SITS, our student record system.  You will be someone who makes a positive contribution to the team and has a commitment to continuous improvement and change processes.   

Interviews will be held on 26^th July 2024

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The post will be based at Luton (with travel to other campuses as required)

The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

We offer a range of employee benefits including a generous pension and annual leave entitlement, free fitness classes and gym membership, flexible working arrangements, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies

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