Workforce Data and MI Manager

University of Reading - Human Resources

Location: Reading

Salary: £47,389 to £58,225 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 4th September 2025

Closes: 1st October 2025

Job Ref: SRF51656

Full Time, Fixed Term (2 years)

This is an exciting time to join the HR Directorate to redevelop the University’s approach to and analysis of workforce and MI data. The role offers you a great opportunity to design and implement changes to ensure our data informs and supports our strategic direction. Reporting to one of the Assistant Directors of HR, your expertise and insights will bring complex workforce data to life, enabling managers and leaders to make informed decisions in support of the institutional strategy.

You will have:

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to offer evidence-based insight from analysis of complex data
• Experience in preparation and successful submission of relevant HE workforce datasets and management information such as HESA, REF, TEF etc.
• A successful track record managing and developing HR systems and processes involving management information in a complex organisation
• Strong, clear and concise written and verbal communication skills

We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.

Please see the job description and personal specification for further details.

Interviews will be held: week commencing 13th October

For more information, please contact:

Contact Name: Susan Thornton

Contact Job Title: Assistant Director of HR

Contact Email address: s.e.thornton@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Claire Rolstone

Alternative Contact Job Title: Director of HR

Alternative Contact Email address: c.rolstone@reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.