Student Systems & Returns Manager

This is a permanent, full-time position.

Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) is located on a beautifully green and pleasant campus just a few minutes’ walk from Lincoln Cathedral, Castle, and the old Roman city. Our story began in the 1860s as an Anglican teacher training college for women, which makes us one of the oldest Higher Education Institutions in the UK. Since then, we've grown, adapted, and modernised to become the thriving university we are today. We're still experts in teaching and education, but we've now got a wider portfolio of exciting degree courses than ever before. We currently offer courses in a wide range of subjects, from Undergraduate Degree level to PhD, and much more in between. 

The Corporate Information Systems team at Bishop Grosseteste University is seeking to recruit to the role of Student Systems and Returns Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a burgeoning team, building on the successful implementation of a new student records system and enhancing our function in supporting the University’s operations.

The postholder will be responsible for the planning and data-to-day management of activities related to our student systems, specifically but not limited to our new student record system (Ellucian Quercus) our timetabling system (Celcat) and our legacy student record system.   Alongside the Chief Data Officer, you will lead on the submission of a number of annual data returns including the HESA Student record.

The post holder will lead and manage the operational reporting capabilities from records within the student record systems, for a variety of stakeholders, using a range of reporting tools. The role provides support to the Planning and Insights function in relation to the development of management information and business intelligence.

BGU offers a generous employee benefits package including:

•    25 days holiday for Grades 1-6

•    35 days holiday for Grades 7+

•    Plus 3 additional discretionary days annual leave over the Christmas period

•    Pension scheme BG Flex (a private pension scheme managed by Aviva) offering a 10% employer contribution and the employee contributions are voluntary and flexible.

•    Cycle to Work Scheme 

•    Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

•    24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including face to face counselling sessions

•    Agile Working Scheme to support employees work-life balance

Please direct informal enquiries to Colin Curwen, Chief Data Officer, colin.curwen@bishopg.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 29 Sep 2024 Category: Professional/Support