Senior Student Data Officer (Part-Time)

Immediate Start | £45,000+ pro rata | London | Hybrid | Until end of September

MLC Education is delighted to be partnering with a world-renowned university in London to recruit a Senior Student Data Officer for an immediate start.

In this part-time role, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the university’s statutory student data returns, with a particular focus on HESA. You’ll work closely with internal teams to ensure data is accurate, compliant, and submitted on time.

Key Requirements:

• Exceptional attention to detail and a methodical approach to data handling
• Advanced Excel skills, including managing and analysing large data sets
• Solid understanding of XML – essential for working with HESA file structures
• Previous experience working with student data in a higher education setting is highly desirable
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines

Location: London (hybrid)

Contract: Part-time, temporary

Salary: From £45,000 per annum (pro rata)

Start: Immediate

Full JD below:

Student Data and Statutory Returns Management

• Lead the compilation and validation of student data required for national statutory returns, ensuring full compliance with regulatory bodies.
• Monitor and quality-assure student records throughout the academic year in preparation for major external submissions, providing updates and guidance to internal teams to ensure accuracy and best practice.
• Ensure the timely and accurate submission of all required statutory data returns, in line with externally set deadlines.
• Keep abreast of changes in national policy and reporting requirements, advising senior stakeholders on any implications for internal systems and processes.
• Maintain oversight of applicant and student data integrity, recommending and implementing improvements to ensure continued regulatory compliance.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of additional non-statutory data returns required by external professional or regulatory bodies.

Data Governance and Quality

• Contribute to the development, implementation and enforcement of data quality policies and practices across relevant departments.
• Coordinate responses to Freedom of Information requests relating to student data, ensuring statutory compliance and accuracy.
• Analyse and interpret student data to identify trends and performance indicators, producing detailed reports for use by senior management and planning teams.
• Manage the annual submission of data required to support student funding access, ensuring information is accurate and submitted on time.
• Coordinate the collection and reporting of postgraduate research data in line with external system requirements.
• Provide strategic advice on data compliance to ensure alignment between internal reporting and external funding body expectations.

General Duties and Collaboration

• Represent the department in relevant external professional networks and working groups.
• Support institutional events and processes as required, such as open days, registration periods, and graduation ceremonies.
• Provide cross-functional support to other administrative teams during busy periods or in the absence of key staff.
• Maintain awareness of and comply with institutional policies, including data protection and health and safety regulations.
• Undertake other administrative duties as directed by senior staff.
• Continuously develop knowledge and maintain professional expertise relevant to the role.
• Be flexible in responding to operational needs, including temporary reassignment to other teams or functions as necessary.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, and you're ready to hit the ground running in an immediate interim role, I’d love to hear from you.