Deputy Academic Registrar (Data & Systems)

PROSPECTUS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious higher education institution in London seeks a Deputy Academic Registrar (Data and Systems) to manage student data systems and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. The role requires extensive experience in higher education systems, strong leadership skills, and the ability to provide expert training and guidance. The ideal candidate will oversee the student record system and manage a team focused on data integrity and analysis, making this a pivotal role in the institution's operations.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Higher Education Registry services.
• Substantial experience in student systems and data management.
• Extensive knowledge of statutory returns and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise the student record system (SITS).
• Oversee preparation of statutory student data returns.
• Ensure data quality processes and analysis for decision making.
• Manage the Student Data and Management Information team.
• Provide expert advice and training for user systems.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Student data management

Communication and influencing

Problem-solving abilities

Organisational skills

Tools

SITS

Student databases

Job description

We are delighted to be supporting a prestigious London-based higher education institution in their search for a Deputy Academic Registrar (Data and Systems) to join their Student and Academic Services team. This is a full-time, temporary role running for up to 4-months.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced higher education professional with expertise in student data management and systems to play a strategic role in shaping services and ensuring compliance with external reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

• Leading on the management and optimisation of the student record system (SITS) to support business processes, student administration, and reporting.
• Overseeing the preparation and submission of statutory student data returns to external agencies such as HESA and OfS.
• Ensuring robust data quality processes and providing detailed analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Managing and developing the Student Data and Management Information team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Acting as the institutional lead for student systems, providing expert advice, training, and documentation for users.
• Representing the institution at external meetings and user groups, and monitoring sector developments to ensure compliance and best practice.

To be considered for this position, you should possess:

• Deep understanding and experience of Higher Education Registry services.
• Substantial experience in student systems and data management within higher education.
• Extensive knowledge of statutory returns and regulatory requirements (e.g., HESA, OfS).
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience delivering data and systems projects.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders and drive change.
• High-level technical skills in student databases and related applications; experience with SITS is desirable.
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.

If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for data integrity and system optimisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply below and submit your CV in Word format.

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