Academic Data Officer — Hybrid, Reporting & Validation

SRUC; Ecclesmachan; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working solutions

Pension contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted RAC Membership

Job summary

SRUC is seeking a Data Officer to support academic data across SRUC’s campuses, primarily at Oatridge in West Lothian. The role involves managing student records, ensuring timely data submissions and supporting end-of-year reporting to external bodies such as SQA, HESA and SAAS.

The post requires experience with student records systems, strong numeracy, and the ability to work to deadlines. It offers hybrid working options and a 35-hour week on a 30-month fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Educated to SCQF level 7 in a relevant subject with good numeracy skills.
• Experience of completing HESA returns.
• Experience in student records systems, data management and reporting.
• Experience of providing business support within HE/FE environment.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operate a student records system to support SRUC needs.
• Ensure enrolments and data submissions to external bodies meet deadlines.
• Prepare and validate data and reports for external reporting bodies (SQA, HESA, SAAS, SLC, etc).
• Assist with Graduation data gathering and liaison with external partners and sponsors.
• Provide MIS support and work with IDS to develop online portals and dashboards.

Skills

Data management

HESA returns

Excel

MIS/databases

Administrative skills

Deadline-driven

Education

SCQF level 7

Job description

SRUC is seeking a Data Officer to support academic data across SRUC’s campuses, primarily at Oatridge in West Lothian. The role involves managing student records, ensuring timely data submissions and supporting end-of-year reporting to external bodies such as SQA, HESA and SAAS.

The post requires experience with student records systems, strong numeracy, and the ability to work to deadlines. It offers hybrid working options and a 35-hour week on a 30-month fixed-term contract.