Head of Data Reporting and Analysis

Background

Registry is a major division within Academic Services at the University of Birmingham, with responsibility for a key service at a leading global university. Registry is at the heart of academic activity at the University, leading solutions for a successful student journey. Registry acts as the definitive record keeper of student information and of programme and module details on behalf of the University. Its work underpins a student's academic career from post-registration through to graduation. It also supports academic and professional services staff in several areas, including academic and student related Regulations and Codes of Practice, and institutional and national quality matters. Other key functions include examinations results processing; review, approval and publication of programme and module information; student conduct, complaints, and appeals; systems and processes for quality assurance and enhancement; collaborative partnerships and Apprenticeships; and development and support for academic and student IT systems.

Role Summary

The Head of Data Reporting & Analysis plays a lead role in the Registry function of statutory data reporting and is responsible for the accurate and timely submission for several significant institutional returns including the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Data Futures, UniStats and the Individual Learner Record (ILR).  The postholder will oversee the data collection and management of these data and collaborate with colleagues across the institution to ensure delivery of accurate and complete datasets.

Person Specification

• Educated to Degree level (or equivalent qualifications) plussignificant relevant practical experience – where no equivalent qualification is held substantial practical relevant experience and expertise in a series of progressively more demanding roles will be required.
• Expertise in data analysis and data visualisation software (or relevant programming knowledge), e.g., Alteryx, SQL, VBA, R, Tableau, Power BI, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel (advanced).
• Evidence of literacy and numeracy, with the ability to write clearly for a variety of audiences, and to produce and analyse source material, information, and data.
• Experience of working with large/complex datasets.
• Strong experience of producing statutory data returns to external agencies e.g., HESA, ESFA, OfS
• Authoritative knowledge of the work practices, processes and procedures relevant to the role, including broader sector/commercial awareness.
• Experience of championing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in own work area.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate the extent to which equality and diversity legislation, policies, procedures are applied.
• Ability to identify issues with the potential to impact on protected groups and take appropriate action.

Informal enquires to Matthew Wildig, email: m.wildig@bham.ac.uk

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