Student Data and Systems Manager (Continuous Improvement)

University of the West of England; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading higher education institution in Bristol as a proactive individual to lead change management and continuous improvement activities. This role focuses on implementing a new student information system, enhancing the student and staff experience. You will work closely with technical experts and business process owners, utilizing your communication and planning skills to support ongoing operations and empower teams. The position offers extensive employee benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Generous leave

Pension schemes

Retail savings

Onsite nursery

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator, adaptable to various groups.
• Influencing and negotiation skills vital for achieving ambitions.

Responsibilities

• Lead change management and continuous improvement activities.
• Align work with UWE’s objectives and inform decision-making.
• Support the student journey through effective service delivery.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Planning

Analytical Skills

Job description

About This Role

Are you looking for a role where you can help us deliver change and make a difference to the student and staff experience?

We are seeking a proactive individual to lead change management and continuous improvement activities, working closely with technical experts, business process owners, and practitioners. This role will be embedded in our strategic project to implement a new student information system (SIS), focusing on activities such as communication, engagement, training plans, and supporting our future user community. As the SIS project transitions to business as usual, this role will evolve to embed these practices into our ongoing operations.

About You

You are an excellent communicator, compassionate, and adaptable to various groups. Your influencing and negotiation skills will be vital in helping us achieve our ambitions and empower teams to deliver effective services supporting the student journey. You will lead various 'business as usual' projects, utilizing your planning and analytical skills to align our work with UWE’s objectives and inform decision-making.

Location

This role is based at our vibrant Frenchay campus, equipped with modern facilities and resources to support staff and students in their success.

Why UWE Bristol?

As one of the largest Higher Education providers in the South West, with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from around the world, located in Bristol—one of the UK’s most exciting cities—we are regionally embedded and globally connected through our academic and employer networks.

We offer extensive employee benefits, including progressive pay, generous leave, pension schemes, retail savings, onsite nursery, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Join Our Diverse Community

UWE Bristol values diversity and inclusivity. We are proud to be part of a multicultural city that celebrates diversity. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially from the global majority, as we are currently under-represented in this area. All appointments are based on merit. We are also a Disability Confident employer, welcoming applications from individuals with disabilities.

Further Information

For more details about this role, please contact Esther Williams via email: [e-mail].

Shortlisting is expected within two weeks of the closing date, with at least a week's notice for interviews. This is a full-time, permanent role, working 37 hours per week, with options for job sharing and flexible working. The role is primarily campus-based (at least 60%), with some remote work possible.

Salary offers will align with our salary guidelines, based on skills and experience. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK; we cannot sponsor visas under the Skilled Worker route.

Application Advice

Interested? Complete our application form promptly, demonstrating how your skills and experience meet each criterion in the Person Specification, with examples where possible. We will notify shortlisted candidates by email.