Student Data Quality Manager

Bath Spa University - Data & Insights Service

We are currently seeking a Student Data Quality Manager, who will report to the Head of Data Quality, the Student Data Quality Manager and will provide leadership and management for a small team responsible for developing and maintaining data quality monitoring and audit activities in relation to our student record.

The Data and Insights Service plays a critical role within BSU in relation to the management and governance of data, the provision of strategic insight and the delivery of statutory reporting. The department consists of three interlinked teams which work closely together: Data and Insights, Statutory Reporting and Data Quality.

About the Role

You will lead a small specialist team focused on enhancing the quality of student data and improving processes across the student record system and wider student journey. In this role, you will oversee daily audit activities and manage an ongoing programme of audits, while collaborating with colleagues across the university to identify opportunities for better data collection and processing. You will play a key part in communicating data quality requirements, addressing issues, and supporting key initiatives and statutory submissions in line with institutional priorities.

About You

• Experience of line-management and/or experience of managing a team
• Experience of working to improve data quality and related processes within in a higher education student records setting
• Experience of reviewing and analysing records and data to identify anomalies and formulate options for addressing them.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to tailor oral and written information for different audiences
• Strong problem-solving skills and persistence to resolve challenges
• Experience of collaborating with teams and colleagues across an organisation to achieve a common goal.
• Experience of using SITs (student record system)
• Experience of using PowerBI dashboards  creating basic queries

For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the Job Description.

Additional Information

Salary Grade 7  - Starting from £38,784  rising to £43,482  per annum

*The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay.***

***Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.***

• There may be occasions where working outside of normal hours may be expected such as for the purpose of attending conferences, public events, etc.
• Hybrid working (current pattern is one day per week on campus).
• Some travel will be required for on-site audit visits. Current sites are all within England

Interview date - Thursday 14th May

Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
• Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here:
  + https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme & Cycle to Work
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app

For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page:

https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/