Data Manager

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role
We are looking to appoint a fixed-term Student Data Manager who will support the Senior Student Data and Systems Manager with the co-ordination, monitoring and management of student data held on the University's corporate databases and systems, with particular focus on student assessment and progression records.

You will provide a key role in managing the University's NESS system (the current in-house web-based system) supporting a number of teaching and academic administration functions with a particular focus on assessment and the recording of marks.
Your role will provide support for all users across the University, including the development and delivery of training, guidance, fixing data errors and responding to queries about complex assessment records and issues.

In order to be successful, you should have demonstratable expertise as a "super user" of a data management system. You should have proven experience delivering informative and engaging systems training to a variety of users and key stake holders. Your role will work closely with NUIT (University IT department) who are a key stakeholder in respect of system development, faults and requests so experience of a similar successful working relationship is essential.

The post is fixed-term until 29 May 2026 (commencing not before 3rd June).

To apply please upload your CV and cover letter evidencing how you meet the criteria as outlined within person specification within job description (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button).

Informal enquiries can be made to Jonathan Gray, Senior Student Data and Systems Manager (jonathan.gray@ncl.ac.uk).

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