Student Data Manager

Birkbeck, University of London; London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Birkbeck, a leading college, is seeking a Student Data Manager to oversee management of student records, ensuring accuracy for statutory returns and income collection. This role involves team management, data handling, and collaborative processes, based in central London. A permanent full-time position with competitive salary and benefits awaits the right candidate.

Benefits

31 days paid leave

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience with SITS system required.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and IT skills needed.
• Proven team management capability and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Manage student records data and ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate attendance monitoring processes.
• Oversee student status amendments and advise on policies.

Skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Experience with SITS Student Records system

Knowledge of Higher Education regulations

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role at Birkbeck, a renowned college of the University of London? We are seeking a detail-orientated Student Data Manager to oversee the management of our student records.

As Student Data Manager you will manage the operation, staff and processes for student records data, and ensure theStudent Records teamdelivers an effective and customer focused service which maximises the accuracy and quality of student data in support of statutory returns, collection of tuition fee income, strategic planning and collaborative agreements.

This new role will play a key part in developingBirkbeck’scollaborative teaching provision and be responsible for the regular student attendance audit. This is a full-time, permanent contract on a salary of£43,636 rising to £49,683 per year.

As Student Data Manager you will:

• Oversee the maintenance and accuracy of undergraduate, postgraduate, and collaborativestudent recordsincluding tuition fee data.
• Coordinate Birkbeck’s attendance monitoring processes.
• Manage Student Status Amendment requests and advise on relevant policies.
• Assist in managing taught student progression and fee calculation processes.
• Develop and implement efficient processes for handling student data.
• Support collaborative partner processes and maintain effective relationships.

In order to be considered for this role, you will need to have significant experience of using SITS Student Records system and a good knowledge of relevant issues in HE, particularly those relevant to Collaborative student records management - as well as:

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across organisations.

If you have a proven aptitude for providing a professional, efficient and accurate service, with strong attention to detail then this role as Student Data Manager could be ideal for you.

If you have experience or interest in roles such as Student Records Manager, Data Management Specialist, Academic Data Coordinator, University Records Supervisor, or Education Data Analyst, this opportunity atBirkbeckcould be the perfect fit for you.

Salary and benefits:

£43,636 rising to £49,683 per year,Grade 7 on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated London Weighting Allowance.

Benefits of working at Birkbeck:a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements, generous benefits in the HE sector, and being located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.

Contract:

Permanent, full-time contract, (35 hours a week) - working both in the office and at home.

Please submit an application form for consideration.

Closing date: Wednesday 16 July 2025;interview date: Friday 25 July 2025.

Enquiries:

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact:

Justin Lynas, Director of Registry [e-mail]

If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal, please [e-mail] your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.www.birkbeck.co.uk/jobs. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.

£43,636 to £49,683 Grade 7, per annum