Student Data Manager

Professional and Continuing Education (PACE)
University of Cambridge

Life continues. So does learning.

At Cambridge Professional and Continuing Education (PACE), we provide flexible, high-quality education for adult learners at every stage of life. From short courses to postgraduate programmes, thousands of students study with us each year.

We are seeking a Student Data Manager to lead our Student Data and Records team and ensure the integrity, accuracy and reliability of student data across PACE.

This is a leadership role at the centre of our academic operation. The quality of our data underpins student experience, statutory reporting, awards, financial accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The role

You will:

• Lead and develop a small Student Data and Records team (2 direct reports)
• Oversee student registration, system enrolment, marks processing, awards and transcripts
• Ensure compliance with University regulations and statutory reporting requirements (including HESA and HESES)
• Produce accurate and timely institutional and external returns.
• Act as PACEs primary liaison with central University teams on student records.
• Drive continuous improvement to systems and processes.

You will balance operational stability with longer-term improvement, ensuring our records and reporting are robust, efficient and aligned with institutional requirements.

About you

You will bring:

• Experience leading and supporting a team.
• Experience working with complex data systems (student records or similar).
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with large datasets.
• A meticulous approach to accuracy and validation.
• Experience improving processes and working across teams.
• The ability to explain technical information clearly to non-specialists.
• Experience of statutory returns and CamSIS would be advantageous.

This role would suit someone who combines:

• Strong people leadership
• Analytical confidence
• A meticulous eye for detail

The ability to translate complex data requirements into clear, practical processes

If you enjoy building capable teams, improving systems, and making sense of complex data in a values-driven academic environment, this could be an excellent next step.

Why join PACE?

• A distinctive working environment at Madingley Hall.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• A collaborative and supportive professional culture.
• The opportunity to contribute to a mission-led institution committed to lifelong learning.

Contract: Permanent, 1.0 FTE

Location: Madingley, Cambridge

Reports to: Director of PACE Governance

Closing date: 29 March

Interviews: 14 April

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

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Please quote reference EA49008 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Key information

Department/location

University of Cambridge Institute of Professional and Continuing Education

Salary

£35,608-£46,049

Reference

EA49008

Category

Academic-related