Student Data Quality & Governance Specialist (Hybrid)

University of Surrey; London Borough of Southwark; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Relocation aid

Flexible working (job share & blended)

Campus leisure facilities access

Travel schemes

Family friendly nursery

Job summary

University of Surrey is seeking a Student Data Specialist (Statutory Returns) to strengthen the quality, consistency and governance of student data underpinning statutory reporting. You will investigate complex data quality issues, work with Student Records, IT and Planning, and influence improvements across the university.

You will apply professional judgement, provide specialist advice on HESA returns, and contribute to continuous improvement of statutory returns, with opportunities for career

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent significant relevant professional experience in student data or statutory reporting.
• Experience with HESA statutory reporting in higher education.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills to identify data quality issues and root causes.
• Good knowledge of student information systems, preferably Tribal SITS, and lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Investigate student data quality issues and identify root causes.
• Review and improve data governance, validation, and reporting processes.
• Provide specialist advice on data requirements and regulatory reporting including HESA.
• Support planning and continuous improvement of statutory returns.

Skills

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Professional judgement

Education

Degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Tools

HESA knowledge

Tribal SITS

Student data systems

Job description

University of Surrey is seeking a Student Data Specialist (Statutory Returns) to strengthen the quality, consistency and governance of student data underpinning statutory reporting. You will investigate complex data quality issues, work with Student Records, IT and Planning, and influence improvements across the university.

You will apply professional judgement, provide specialist advice on HESA returns, and contribute to continuous improvement of statutory returns, with opportunities for career