Statutory Returns Officer

Supertemps Limited

Bangor, Gwynedd, United Kingdom

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£38,426 pa

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£38,426 pa

Posted: 20 Apr 2026 (Last month)

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Are you an analytical and detail-focused professional with a passion for data, performance improvement and strategic insight? We are recruiting a Temporary Statutory Returns Officer to join a respected education institution, providing critical support in the preparation, analysis and reporting of performance data to drive informed decision-making and ensure corporate and regulatory compliance.

Working closely with the Senior Corporate Data Officer, you will be responsible for coordinating, validating, and submitting data to external bodies, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to strict deadlines.

As a Statutory Returns Officer your Key Responsibilities will be to:

Collect, analyse, and validate data for statutory returns (including HESA and other regulatory bodies)

Collaborate with internal departments to gather data and resolve discrepancies

Identify and investigate data quality issues, working with stakeholders to implement solutions

Ensure all returns meet regulatory standards and submission deadlines

Maintain clear, auditable documentation and procedures

Keep up to date with changes in legislation and reporting requirements

The Ideal Candidate would have:

A Degree ideally in data analysis/relevant field or have equivalent experience

Proven experience in data analysis, reporting, or compliance roles

Strong knowledge of data validation and data quality processes

High proficiency in MS Office and data management tools

Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail

Confident communicator with the ability to work across multiple teams

Desirable:

Experience within Higher Education

Knowledge of HESA or similar statutory reporting frameworks

Welsh language skills (or willingness to learn)

This would be the perfect Opportunity to work within a respected and structured environment to gain valuable experience in a specialist data and compliance function as well as being part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team to develop your expertise in statutory reporting and data governance. In return you will receive a salary of £38,426 per annum plus benefits. (Pro Rata) on a Temporary basis for around 3/4 months initially.

If you’re a data-focused professional who enjoys working with accuracy and purpose, we’d love to hear from you

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