Student Data and Systems Technical Lead (External Reporting)

University of the West of England; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Career average pension

Retail savings

Onsite nursery

Training & development

Job summary

University of the West of England Bristol is seeking a data and reporting specialist to lead external reporting and student data reporting within the Student Data and Systems community. You will drive information stewardship, ensure regulatory deadlines are met, and contribute to the broader governance agenda.

You will provide direction to teammates on statutory reporting activities, engage with internal and external stakeholders, and help shape high-quality, compliant reporting outputs while

Job description

About This Role

The Student Administration service supports learning and teaching at UWE and helps enhance the student experience.

The Student Data and Systems community works together to join up our various business and system areas so that we do not work in siloes, but contribute to a “Team UWE” approach to stewarding our student data and systems.

The External Reporting team takes the lead for compiling and submitting a wide range of statutory and compliance reporting to external bodies – including the annual HESA Student record, the ILR and Discover Uni returns, along with a range of other submissions to the Office for Students, Department for Education and other professional bodies. The team is also responsible for the provision of student operational reporting which supports business processes and helps to promote high-quality student data.

About You

You will bring your experience of delivering a data or reporting service in a complex organisation, along with a strong ability to provide information stewardship and compliance, prioritising the workload to ensure that regulatory deadlines are met and that service enhancement is at the core of the team’s endeavours.

In this role, you will be instrumental in delivering an excellent reporting service, using your strong analytical and solution-focused skills to explore how you will contribute to the wider student data governance agenda.

You will provide technical support and direction to colleagues in your team, acting as lead on various statutory reporting activities and taking responsibility for task allocation in certain areas.

Working with internal and external stakeholders, you will be an excellent communicator who is able to build productive working relationships and work collaboratively to support the delivery of our services.

Where you will be working

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, with vibrant campus communities that are central to student life.

In this role, you’ll be based at our modern Frenchay Campus where we’ve invested in state-of-the-art facilities designed to help both staff and students succeed.

You’ll typically spend at least two days per week on campus, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in vibrant Bristol , our ambitions are to make a positive difference to our planet, transforming futures through actions and solving real world challenges.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, very generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community .

We’re part of a vibrant, multicultural city and welcome talented people from all backgrounds. Diversity is our strength, enhancing creativity, decision‑making, and problem‑solving. Join our supportive community and thrive.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from disabled or neurodivergent candidates.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Aji Saine: [e-mail]

Interviews are likely to take place at our Frenchay Campus during November.

This is a full-time, permanent post, working 37 hours per week.

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.

Salary offers are made in line with the University’s salary assessment guidelines, reflecting your relevant skills and experience in parity with colleagues.

Right to Work in the UK

If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins. Guidance on acceptable documents is available via the Home Office Right to Work Checklist . Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.