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Lead for Student Data and External Reporting

Are you interested in joining the number one University in Greater Manchester for student satisfaction? Do you want to deliver the best student experience possible?

The University of Greater Manchester is a “Teaching Intensive, Research Informed Assessment Enabled” higher education institution whose distinctive high quality, student-focused, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes attract students from all over the world.

We are seeking an exceptional candidate to lead our Student Data and External Reporting team, ensuring that the University is able to meet both internal and external demands relating to Student Data. This role involves collaboration with senior stakeholders but carries a high level of autonomy and responsibility, and the post holder will be expected to be able to lead a number of institutional projects concurrently. The postholder will be a member of the Student Data Management unit management team and will contribute to the development of local plans in close collaboration with the Associate Director.

Candidates will need strong data analysis skills, experience of leadership & management and experience in the completion of statutory data submissions to regulatory/funding organisations. Experience of working in the Higher Education sector is therefore highly desirable.

We ask a lot from our staff but in return, you will receive a competitive benefits package including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, an employee benefits scheme and generous annual leave entitlement. As a small University, you will have opportunities to work with colleagues from a range of functional areas. 

About You

In order to apply, you must have the following skills & experience:

  • Significant hands-on experience with the Tribal SITS student information system
  • Strong understanding of the HE student administration lifecycle
  • Strong understanding of UK statutory data returns within a university
  • Experience delivering complex system solutions in a higher education environment
  • Advanced technical skills including SITS SRL and SQL
  • Demonstrable technical project leadership and delivery experience
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders 

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Please note, the University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of applications are received.

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. 

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer. 

For further information, please visit:  https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

 

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Job Details
Section
Student Data Management
Location
Bolton Campus (inc. Queens and Greater Manchester Business School)
Salary
£50,253 to £58,226 per annum
Post Type
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Closing Date
23.59 hours BST on Monday 27 July 2026
Interview Date
Monday 03 August 2026
Reference
0253-26
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