University of Bath - Academic Registry

Location: Bath

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049 Grade 7

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 12th June 2026

Closes: 24th June 2026

Job Ref: YZ13718R

Are you an expert data professional who thrives in a complex, regulated environment?

We’re looking for an analytical Senior Data Officer to take ownership of key student data reporting processes and provide insight to support institutional decision-making.

As part of the Academic Registry team, you will take a lead coordinating role in the University’s preparation for the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You will contribute to statutory student data returns, taking ownership of Student Loans Company (SLC) reporting. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness throughout the student lifecycle.

This is a varied, technical role requiring a balance of analytical expertise, attention to detail and the ability to translate complex requirements into clear, practical processes.

Your role will involve

Coordinating the implementation of LLE and supporting regulatory or funding changes
Leading the preparation and submission of statutory returns (HESA, OfS, DfE), ensuring compliance with sector requirements
Owning SLC attendance confirmation reporting, resolving data discrepancies in close collaboration with Student Finance
Improving data quality, identifying issues and advising on action
Interpreting regulatory guidance and translating it into efficient processes
Producing analysis, reports and dashboards to support planning, compliance and performance monitoring
Using systems such as SITS, reporting tools and Excel to extract, validate and analyse complex datasets
Line managing and supporting the development of a team member
Building working relationships across Academic Registry, Student Finance and the wider University

This is a highly specialist role, offering a high level of autonomy and ownership of critical reporting processes, with the opportunity to build how the University responds to a changing regulatory landscape.

About you

Our ideal candidate will:

Have significant experience working with student data and statutory reporting in Higher Education
Bring solid understanding of SLC processes, including attendance confirmation and data reconciliation
Understand current Higher Education policy of Funding developments (e.g. LLE)
Be experienced in working with large, complex data systems (e.g. SITS or similar)
Have strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and communicate data clearly
Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy
Be confident handling competing priorities and working to deadlines
Take ownership, use good judgement, and communicate complex information effectively to a range of audiences, including senior managers
Be comfortable building relationships and working collaboratively across teams

Desirable

Experience of HESA/OfS/DfE returns
Experience with reporting tools (e.g. Business Objects)

Hybrid working is one of the many ways we support a positive work-life balance, alongside opportunities to develop expertise in student data, systems and analytics.

Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 6 July 2026.