Data and Reporting Manager

The University of Greater Manchester is looking for a skilled, proactive and technically competent Data and Reporting Manager to join our Off Campus Division, which manages a significant portfolio of collaborative provision partnerships.

Reliable, well-managed data underpins planning, performance monitoring, partner support and decision-making. You will strengthen reporting, dashboards and data quality, acting as the Division’s key contact for student data and supporting governance, compliance, student number planning, forecasting and operational insight.

Key responsibilities

You will develop reports, dashboards and analytical tools that provide clear, accurate insight for student number planning, forecasting, financial monitoring, governance and operational decision-making.

You will support ongoing data quality through regular reviews, checks and controls, while resolving complex data queries for the Division and partners. You will also maintain documentation and SOPs, support a single source of truth, and work with colleagues to improve data management processes and deliver provision-specific training.

About you

You will be a confident data and reporting professional with practical Higher Education experience in data, reporting, student records, planning or a related area. You will also have experience of developing reports, dashboards and analytical outputs using tools such as Power BI, SQL, Excel and/or other relevant data analysis tools, together with recent experience of SITS or another Tribal HE student records system. You will bring a strong understanding of data quality, analysis, management and reporting. You will be able to communicate clearly, work proactively, exercise judgement, deliver to deadlines and contribute collaboratively to continuous improvement.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Andrew Hardman, Lead for Systems, Operations and Processes, at a.hardman@greatermanchester.ac.uk

Please note, the University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of applications are received.

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship.

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.

For further information, please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Further details:

The University of Greater Manchester strives to achieve equality of opportunity

£35,608 to £41,064 per annum

You will be a confident data and reporting professional with practical Higher Education experience in data, reporting, student records, planning or a related area. You will also have experience of developing reports, dashboards and analytical outputs using tools such as Power BI, SQL, Excel and/or other relevant data analysis tools, together with recent experience of SITS or another Tribal HE student records system. You will bring a strong understanding of data quality, analysis, management and reporting. You will be able to communicate clearly, work proactively, exercise judgement, deliver to deadlines and contribute collaboratively to continuous improvement.

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship.

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.

For further information, please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Further details:

The University of Greater Manchester strives to achieve equality of opportunity

£35,608 to £41,064 per annum