Deputy Head of Admissions Systems, Reporting and Analytics

Durham University; North East; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham University is recruiting a Deputy Head of Admissions Systems, Reporting and Analytics to support strategic and operational delivery of admissions-related systems, reporting, and applicant data analysis. The role leads projects, coordinates cross-department collaboration with Academic Registry, Admissions teams, CIS, and academic departments, and line manages four staff.

The post holder will report to the Head of Admissions Systems, Reporting and Analytics and work in a hybrid environment

Responsibilities

• Support strategic and operational delivery of admissions systems, reporting and analytics.
• Coordinate daily operations and lead system development or reporting projects.
• Act as key contact for system users and drive process improvements.
• Assist with implementing a new undergraduate admissions system.
• Line manage four staff and deputise for Head as required.

Job description

The Role and the Department

The Deputy Head of Admissions Systems, Reporting and Analytics will support the strategic and operational delivery of admissions-related systems, reporting frameworks, and applicant data analysis across the University. This role is integral to the University's mission to provide a high-quality applicant experience and maintain compliance with data and regulatory standards.

Working closely with the Head of Admissions Systems, Reporting and Analytics, the post-holder will coordinate daily operations, lead specific system development or reporting projects, and act as a key contact for system users. They will support process improvement initiatives and the implementation of a new undergraduate admissions system.

The role involves extensive cross-departmental collaboration, particularly with Academic Registry, Admissions teams, Computing and Information Services (CIS), and academic departments. The Deputy Head will line manage four members of staff and deputise for the Head as required.

The post-holder will report to the Head of Admissions Systems, Reporting and Analytics.

Working Environment

Durham University supports a hybrid working environment to promote work-life balance and flexibility. This role is expected to spend a minimum of 40% of their working time on-site at the University. This arrangement allows for essential face-to-face collaboration, team management, and engagement with stakeholders, while also providing the flexibility to work remotely. The exact working pattern will be agreed upon with the line manager and may vary depending on the needs of the role. Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.