SITS Consultant (HESA/ Statutory)

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a SITS Consultant specializing in HESA returns to support higher education providers in compliance and data quality. In this remote-first role, you'll engage with diverse institutions and work collaboratively with data teams to enhance reporting capabilities within the higher education sector. The ideal candidate will bring significant experience in statutory reporting and strong communication skills to navigate complex data challenges, making a positive impact on the education landscape.

Benefits

Flexibility for remote or hybrid roles

Support from a specialist team

Opportunities to work with mission-driven institutions

Qualifications

• Experience with HESA returns required.
• Strong understanding of higher education data structures.
• Hands-on experience with the SITS student record system.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation and submission of HESA Student/Data Futures returns.
• Advising on statutory reporting processes and data validation.
• Troubleshooting errors and optimizing processes for compliant reporting.

Skills

HESA returns

Data validation

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

SITS student record system

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26.06.2025

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10.08.2025

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Job Description:

SITS Consultant (HESA / Statutory Reporting Focus)

Permanent | Remote | up to £65k

Are you an expert in HESA returns and statutory student data reporting? Do you understand the pressure and precision involved in getting it right — and on time?

We’re working with a forward-thinking organisation that has ambitious plans for the future.

They've got a number of higher education providers who are looking for skilled professionals to support their reporting capabilities to HESA. Whether you’ve working on statutory reporting or have been an SME for Data Futures strand implementation, your experience will help institutions navigate compliance, enhance data quality, and meet critical regulatory deadlines.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting institutions with preparation and submission of HESA Student / Data Futures returns
• Advising on statutory reporting processes, data validation, and quality assurance
• Working alongside data teams, academic registries, and product teams to develop solutions
• Troubleshooting errors and optimising processes to ensure compliant, accurate reporting
• Collaborating with internal teams and external regulators when needed

What We’re Looking For (Essential)

• Hands on experience with SITS student record system
• Proven experience working on HESA returns (Student, Unistats, Staff, etc.)
• Strong understanding of HE data structures, quality assurance, and governance
• Great communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Commitment to continuous improvement and eagerness to learn

Why Apply?

• Flexibility: Remote-first or hybrid roles available
• Impact: Work with mission-driven institutions in a highly visible role
• Variety: Opportunities to support different institutions, each with unique challenges
• Support: Work through a specialist team that understands the HE sector inside-out
• Expertise: Over 320 years collective experience of working with SITS, lots of knowledge and experience to learn from.

If you’re between roles, ready for your next contract, or open to new opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

Target Start Date: As soon as possible (up to 3-month notice period considered).

For an informal chat, reach out to Yaf on [phone] or via email at [emailprotected] .