Data and Reporting Manager

University of Greater Manchester; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Greater Manchester is seeking a Data and Reporting Manager to strengthen reporting, dashboards and data quality across the Off Campus Division. You will be the Division's key contact for student data, supporting governance, planning, forecasting and operational insight.

You will develop reports and analytical outputs using Power BI, SQL and Excel, ensuring a reliable data foundation and clear decision-support for partners and leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience building reports, dashboards and analytics in higher education.
• Strong data governance, quality control and data modelling skills.
• Proficiency with Power BI, SQL and Excel for data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop reports, dashboards and analytical tools for planning, forecasting and governance.
• Ensure data quality through checks, controls and documentation.
• Provide training and maintain SOPs to enable a single source of truth.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Education

Higher Education sector experience

Tools

SITS

Tribal HE system

Job description

The University of Greater Manchester is looking for a skilled, proactive and technically competent Data and Reporting Manager to join our Off Campus Division, which manages a significant portfolio of collaborative provision partnerships.

Reliable, well-managed data underpins planning, performance monitoring, partner support and decision‑making. You will strengthen reporting, dashboards and data quality, acting as the Division’s key contact for student data and supporting governance, compliance, student number planning, forecasting and operational insight.

Key Responsibilities

You will develop reports, dashboards and analytical tools that provide clear, accurate insight for student number planning, forecasting, financial monitoring, governance and operational decision‑making.

You will support ongoing data quality through regular reviews, checks and controls, while resolving complex data queries for the Division and partners. You will also maintain documentation and SOPs, support a single source of truth, and work with colleagues to improve data management processes and deliver provision‑specific training.

About You

You will be a confident data and reporting professional with practical Higher Education experience in data, reporting, student records, planning or a related area. You will also have experience of developing reports, dashboards and analytical outputs using tools such as Power BI, SQL, Excel and/or other relevant data analysis tools, together with recent experience of SITS or another Tribal HE student records system. You will bring a strong understanding of data quality, analysis, management and reporting. You will be able to communicate clearly, work proactively, exercise judgement, deliver to deadlines and contribute collaboratively to continuous improvement.

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Please note, the University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of applications are received.

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship.

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.

The University of Greater Manchester strives to achieve equality of opportunity