Data and Strategic Insights Manager

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Manchester is seeking a Data and Strategic Insights Manager. This full-time role involves leading data reporting and strategic insights to enhance student success and institutional growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in higher education data management and a passion for driving improvements through data analysis.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with student data and regulatory returns.
• Deep knowledge of HESA, OfS, HESES data requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of internal data reports and dashboards.
• Oversee statutory student data returns and regulatory submissions.
• Provide detailed analysis on OfS performance indicators.

Skills

Data Analysis

Information Governance

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Education

Experience in Higher Education

Tools

Power BI

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Client:

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

Data & Strategic Insights Manager

Full-time, Permanent

Manchester

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Close Date: 6th June

Our client does things differently. They are reimagining higher education to develop work-ready graduates with both academic knowledge and real-world skills. They are looking for a strategic and analytical leader to join them as Data and Strategic Insights Manager, a critical role for their future growth and student success.

If you believe data can transform outcomes and you're ready to lead high-impact insight strategies in an agile and ambitious environment, this could be your next move.

About the Role

As Data and Strategic Insights Manager, you’ll provide institution-wide leadership on internal data reporting and student system development. You will lead the collection, validation, and submission of statutory student data returns (e.g. HESA, OfS, HESES), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and institutional readiness for future independent reporting.

Your insights will shape key strategies around student recruitment, retention, success, and progression, helping our client deliver excellent experiences and outcomes for all learners.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the design and delivery of internal data reports and dashboards to inform strategic decision-making.
• Oversee all aspects of statutory student data returns and regulatory submissions.
• Work in partnership with Lancaster University and internal teams to maintain data accuracy and compliance.
• Develop and deliver a roadmap for student systems that supports self-service, automation, and digital transformation.
• Provide detailed analysis on OfS performance indicators (continuation, progression, completion) to inform student success strategies.
• Partner with teams across our client to evaluate the impact of interventions and drive continuous improvement.

What They’re Looking For:

• Significant experience working with student data and regulatory returns in higher education.
• Deep knowledge of HESA, OfS, HESES and associated data requirements.
• Strong skills in data analysis, dashboard development (e.g. Power BI), and information governance.
• Experience leading systems improvements and managing complex data workflows.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A problem-solving mindset, high attention to detail, and a passion for using data to drive institutional success.

When you click apply you will be taken to our client’s careers page to complete your application.