Business Information Officer

FTE: 1.0 FTE (working 37 hours per week)

Duration of Contract: 6 months, fixed term

Salary: UH7 £38,784 to £46,049 pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience

Annual Leave: 30 days pro rata

Location: MacLaurin building 

Main duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate will play a crucial role within the Student Information and Planning team by assisting in the production of analytical business information. They will assist the Business Analysts in preparing and developing statutory returns for external bodies and will therefore be required to develop a good understanding of UK HE issues/guidance/policies/initiatives that impact on the University. They will also be required to develop and maintain the ability to use data from the Student Record System including functionality, knowledge of where data is held and how to extract data.     

Skills and experience required

You will have proven high level IT expertise, particularly in database applications and data visualisation and experience in producing analytical business information for a range of users, including senior management.

You will have an understanding of database theory and practice, including experience of manipulating small and large datasets and experience of interpreting complex regulations and specifications.

Finally you will have experience of dealing with internal and external contacts at varying levels of seniority, creating strong working relationships. 

Qualifications required

You will hold the minimum of a Degree (or equivalent) level qualification or have relevant professional experience.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self service portal.

We regret that we are unable to offer UKVI sponsorship for this post; applicants will either hold UK Right to Work or demonstrate access to UK Right to Work before an offer is made.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Joanne Knott, Director of Student Information and Planning (j.l.knott@herts.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 11 March 2026

Interview Date: TBC 

Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts

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