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Student Data Quality Officer (Audit)

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Student Data Quality Officer (Audit)
Starting from £ 33,482 rising to £ 37,174 per annum
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 Student Data Quality Audit Officers to join our team.
The Data and Insights Serviceplays a key role within BSU in relation to the management and governance of data, the provision of strategic insight and the delivery of statutory reporting.
The department consists of three interlinked teams which work closely together: Data and Insights, Statutory Reporting and Data Quality.
About the Role
Playing a key role across all three teams, the Student Data Quality Officer (Audit) will conduct and develop regular data quality audits to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the data held within our student records database, SITS.
You will identify opportunities for improving data capture, processing, and reporting, and will work with student-facing teams across the University to improve student record keeping and data quality.
You will communicate these improvements to SITS users within and outside the department to ensure that data is captured and processed to support the University’s data audit strategy, and to meet the requirements of internal student monitoring and external statutory returns.
You will provide high-level support and expertise on SITS-related enquiries from both within and outside the department, contribute to the development of training materials and process documentation, and provide guidance to teams from across the University.
About You
Previous experience of working in higher education (ideally with student records)
Experience in a work environment analysing data to spot errors and inconsistencies
Experience of improving data processes
Ability to work collaboratively across teams to proactively help improve quality.
Audit experience within a business user environment
Experience of using a student record system such as SITS
For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the Job Description.
Additional Information
Salary Grade 6 - Starting from £ 33,482 rising to £ 37,174 per annum
The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
There may be occasions where you are expected to work outside of your normal hours for the purpose of attending conferences, public events, etc.
Interview Date - Thursday 17th July 2025
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including
Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here:

https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app
For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page:

https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University is where creative minds meet. Offering a wide range of courses across the arts, sciences, education, social science and business to over 7,500 students, the University employs outstanding creative professionals which support its aim to be a leading educational institution in creativity, culture and enterprise.
Based in stunning countryside just a few minutes from a World Heritage City, Bath Spa University was voted Sunday Times University of the Year for Social Inclusion 2024, and an impressive 84% of our staff said they would recommend the University to a friend as a good place to work.
We are a community of colleagues, striving for excellence to ensure students thrive. Our values are:
Respect
Inclusivity
Sustainability
We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community. We foster inclusivity, celebrating and respecting differences. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and genders. We consider our recruitment practices to be comprehensive and unbiased; ensuring fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity for all.
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