Overview
Senior Data Officer (Student Data & Statutory Reporting) (CC13627) – Bath, BA2 7AY
The University of Bath is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to take a leading role in the delivery of student data reporting for funding and statutory purposes.
We are looking for someone with hands on experience of Student Loans Company (SLC) reporting who is ready to manage existing SLC reporting and to play a central part in the University’s preparation for, and ongoing delivery of, the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). Alongside this, you will work flexibly as part of a specialist team responsible for key statutory student data returns, including the HESA Student return.
About the role
Working within Academic Registry, you will act as the University’s operational lead for SLC reporting, ensuring that student and course data is accurate, timely and compliant with externally defined requirements. You will take ownership of SLC related activity across the student lifecycle, working closely with colleagues in Academic Registry and Student Finance to resolve issues and maintain confidence in institutional data.
A major focus of the role will be supporting the University’s implementation of the Lifelong Learning Entitlement, translating policy, guidance and technical specifications into effective operational practice. This will involve co-creating processes, advising colleagues, and supporting institutional readiness through changing funding environment.
While SLC and LLE will be your primary areas of focus, you will also contribute to the delivery and quality assurance of wider statutory student data returns, adapting to shifting priorities and regulatory change and supporting colleagues with data interpretation and assurance work.
About you
We are looking for someone who brings practical experience along with specialist knowledge, and who is confident working in a regulated, deadline driven environment.
Experience of supporting regulatory change, contributing to HESA or other statutory returns, or working with emerging funding models would be advantageous, but a willingness to learn and adapt is essential.
Further information
Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 15 June 2026.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jon Davies, Assistant Registrar (Student Data & Statutory Reporting) at jmd49@bath.ac.uk or Ellie Timms, Student Fees Manager at adsert@bath.ac.uk. However, please submit your application via the University website. CVs will not be considered either alongside, or as a substitute for, a completed application form.
Our anonymous shortlisting process is entirely completed manually. If you are considering applying, please refer to the University’s guidance on the use of AI for job applicants.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
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What we can offer you
We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
- Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
- Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- A family-friendly workplace
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
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Be Well at Bath
We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:
- Staff support groups and networks
- A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
- A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive
Find out more about being at your best at Bath.
Closing Date: 01 Jun 2026
Department: Management, Specialist and Administration
Salary: £38,784 to £46,049
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