Statutory Returns Officer

Do you have proven experience of driving change and delivery in a breadth of activities, across a variety of areas of a university? Are you looking for a challenging role in an environment that is open, vibrant and welcomes new ideas? Then join the University of East London as a Statutory Returns Officer. 

There are big changes happening at the University of East London. 125 years old and committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, we work in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and strive to create a balanced, inclusive, and green future. Our newly formed Strategic Development and Delivery directorate is set to play a big part in that future. Bringing colleagues together from across the University into one function to form service areas that include Data, Insights & Decision Support; Strategy & Performance; Portfolio & Benefits; and Change & Improvement, the aim is to combine our specialist expertise and sector knowledge to help deliver our strategy ‘Vision 2028’ and beyond.  

As Statutory Returns Officer you will use your proficiency with data tools and technologies to build high quality statutory data returns from a range of institutional data and information. You will work with stakeholders across the institution to exploit the data assets available, ensuring that the returns timescale can be met and that quality issues are identified and resolved. 

As a key member of the Statutory Returns team your expertise will shape the landscape of statutory data products. Utilise your specialist skills, tools, and knowledge to not only develop but also deliver high-quality statutory data products that precisely align with the requirements of regulators. As a key player in our team, you'll proactively identify and address data quality issues in collaboration with data stewards and producers, ensuring the integrity of our datasets. Your role extends beyond technical proficiency — you will build a deep understanding of the statutory data framework, offering invaluable advice and guidance to key stakeholders on the optimal data approach. 

Joining the Strategic Development and Delivery directorate means you’ll have access to a wealth of training, opportunities, and exciting networking events. We’re committed to investing in our people. These include attending conferences and webinars; watching videos and receiving newsletters; and accessing tools, guidance, and templates.

So, if you have what we are looking for and are keen to take on a new challenge, apply today.

At the University of East London, we aim to attract and retain the best possible staff and offer a working environment at the heart of a dynamic region with excellent transport links. You can look forward to a warm, sincere welcome, genuine camaraderie and mobility in an institution led with passion, visibility, and purpose. Your impact, resilience and sense of collegiality will directly contribute to the University’s future and those of the students whose lives you will touch and change forever. We also offer a great range of benefits including pension, family friendly policies and an on-site nursery and gym at our Docklands Campus.