HESA Data Futures Manager

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. 

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.  

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.  

The role

This is a 12 month post to manage the implementation of HESA Data Futures at Surrey. To ensure the University is fully compliant from a data, process and system perspective. The post holder will be the lead person for HESA Data Futures within the Student Data team and will manage the co-ordination of activities, as part of the wider project team,  supporting organisational and process changes required in the University for a successful completion of the Data Futures project.

The Post holder will support the Head of Student Records, Fees, Data & Scheduling, and work closely with the Student Data team, in driving forward change in culture within functional areas, pertaining to data and related processes, and adopting a right first time approach. The majority of the work will require forward planning, and will involve frequent interactions with colleagues where initiative to resolve problems and queries will be required.

The Student Data team provides expertise and analysis in the identification of business and data definitions, data and process development requirements, and for which the post holder will play a major role in the management of change needed for HESA Data Futures.

About you

We are looking for a confident, thorough, and self-motivated manager who is technically able and has an eye for detail and accuracy. You will possess excellent in-depth knowledge of student record systems (ideally SITS), as well as detailed knowledge of specialist work systems, practices, and processes related to the role and the work area including HESA, Office for Students, Research Councils etc. You’ll have experience within the higher education sector, with a good understanding of the current and future activities of the sector.

A proven manager, you’ll be comfortable leading a team to deliver operational excellence, prioritising and managing your own workload and the workload of your team to ensure key deadlines and objectives are met. You will regularly encounter changing priorities and different situations which will require proactive management, so must be confident in using your initiative and judgement to identify appropriate solutions.

How to apply

To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining why you are suitable for this role. You should include specific detail about how you meet the essential criteria stated in the person specification, including core competencies.

If you would like to know more about the role please email questions to c.reeves@surrey.ac.uk 

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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