Senior Student Returns Officer

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Student Returns Officer to join within Academic Registry. This role supports the preparation and submission of the University's external statutory student data returns, ensuring all submissions meet strict deadlines and high standards of accuracy and quality.

You will play a leading role in the preparation and submission of key statutory returns, including the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Student Record, HESA Aggregate Offshore Record, Health Education England returns, Graduate Outcomes, and Discover Uni. Acting as an operational lead in data validation, you will safeguard the integrity, accuracy, and quality of institutional data submitted externally.

About you

This is a great opportunity to contribute to the development of statutory reporting processes within a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about data integrity, compliance, and improving student outcomes, we would love to hear from you. Your expertise will directly support institutional performance and enhance the student experience.

The postholder will have an Undergraduate degree in a relevant area, alongside substantial experience working with large, complex datasets and preparing them to precise technical standards. You will demonstrate strong analytical skills, a methodical approach to maintaining data integrity, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly to non-technical audiences.

You will have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and complex functions), experience using SQL for data extraction, and familiarity with databases and reporting tools, alongside a strong understanding of data quality, governance, and integrity.

Use of AI in applications

We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What we can offer you

We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits - from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.

Our people are our most important asset. We'll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you'll be making a positive difference to other people's lives.

About us

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.