External Reporting and Data Quality Officer

About the Role

• Support the delivery of statutory returns, regulatory reporting and data quality activities that underpin key university operations
• Analyse, validate and maintain institutional data, ensuring it is accurate, reliable and fit for reporting purposes
• Investigate and resolve data quality issues, helping to improve the integrity and consistency of information across the organisation
• Collaborate with academic and professional service teams to support effective data management and reporting practices
• Produce and contribute to management information that supports operational planning and strategic decision making
• Assist with the development and maintenance of reporting processes, documentation and quality assurance activities
• Monitor compliance with reporting requirements and contribute to the successful delivery of regulatory deadlines
• Develop expertise in Higher Education data, reporting requirements and sector best practice while supporting continuous improvement initiatives

About You

• Have excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high quality work
• Enjoy working with data and have the ability to identify trends, anomalies and areas for improvement
• Possess strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Communicate confidently with a wide range of stakeholders and explain information clearly and effectively
• Be confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and comfortable working with databases and information systems
• Demonstrate a methodical and analytical approach to problem solving
• Build positive working relationships and work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Show initiative, adaptability and a willingness to learn new systems, processes and regulatory requirements
• Bring experience of data administration, validation or reporting activities

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

Click the button below to apply online or telephone (01452) 702135 to request documents by post. 

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 11^th October 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. To avoid missing the opportunity to apply, we encourage candidates to submit their applications at their earliest convenience.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.

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