Head of Student Records & Data Management
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,413 to £55,755 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 August 2025 |
| Location: | Northampton, Northamptonshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | University of Northampton |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | UN5334 |
Summary
About the Job
Interview Date: 3 September 2025
We are seeking an experienced leader to join our Student Administration team as the Head of Student Records and Data Management. This pivotal post will lead the delivery of high-quality student records and curriculum data management, ensuring compliance with complex regulatory frameworks and driving continuous service enhancement.
You will play a key part in shaping the future of student administration, working closely with senior colleagues to deliver user-focused, integrated services that support the University’s strategic aims.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the strategic development and operational delivery of student records and curriculum data services.
Ensure compliance with external frameworks (e.g. Office for Students, UKVI) and internal policies.
Oversee the integrity and accuracy of data within the Student Record System (SRS).
Drive innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery.
Manage budgets and resources effectively to meet service priorities.
Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders on student records and data compliance.
Represent Student Administration on cross-institutional projects and initiatives.
Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and wellbeing.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the student experience and the University’s operational effectiveness. You’ll join a supportive and forward-thinking team, committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another. With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.
About you
You will be an experienced leader with a proven background in student records, data management, or a related area within higher education. You’ll bring:
Proven experience in managing complex data systems and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Proven leadership and people management skills.
A strategic mindset with the ability to drive innovation and service improvement.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Collaborative approach to working across teams and departments.
Qualifications
Essential;
Educated to degree level, or commensurate work experience
Desirable;
Evidence of ongoing professional development, or postgraduate qualification
Department
The post is located within Academic Registry. Academic Registry is central to the delivery of the University’s strategy. What we do matters to staff throughout the University, to students and their experience at every stage of their higher education journey and to a range of external stakeholders. It is therefore essential that we provide reliable, trusted, expert, consistent, transparent and efficient services.
Academic Registry includes a number of teams supporting student administration. These include Admissions, Academic Quality, Student Records & Data Management, Assessment, Ceremonies and Exams, and Student Casework. Academic Registry works closely with all Faculties and professional services teams across the University.
About Us
At the University of Northampton, we are committed to supporting aspirations, creating opportunities, and delivering meaningful impact. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a progressive, inclusive environment where excellence thrives for our students and staff.
Our People
Our staff are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to building an inclusive community that values diversity, promotes wellbeing, and supports personal and professional growth. By developing a first-rate People Strategy, we aim to attract and retain top talent, enhance career progression, and ensure that every colleague feels empowered to achieve their best.
Our Values
Inclusivity: We celebrate diversity and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to excel.
Sustainability: We are committed to becoming a net zero carbon institution, taking collective action for the benefit of society and the environment.
Aspiration: We strive for excellence in all we do, empowering our staff, students, and partners to reach their highest potential.
Trust: We build relationships based on respect, transparency, and shared goals.
Together, we are creating a future where our community, our work, and our impact truly make a difference.
Right to Work
All candidates will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK during the interview process. The University is open to considering Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, provided that the eligibility criteria of the points-based immigration system are met.
Equality
We welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.
Interview Date: 3 September 2025
We are seeking an experienced leader to join our Student Administration team as the Head of Student Records and Data Management. This pivotal post will lead the delivery of high-quality student records and curriculum data management, ensuring compliance with complex regulatory frameworks and driving continuous service enhancement.
You will play a key part in shaping the future of student administration, working closely with senior colleagues to deliver user-focused, integrated services that support the University’s strategic aims.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the strategic development and operational delivery of student records and curriculum data services.
Ensure compliance with external frameworks (e.g. Office for Students, UKVI) and internal policies.
Oversee the integrity and accuracy of data within the Student Record System (SRS).
Drive innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery.
Manage budgets and resources effectively to meet service priorities.
Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders on student records and data compliance.
Represent Student Administration on cross-institutional projects and initiatives.
Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and wellbeing.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the student experience and the University’s operational effectiveness. You’ll join a supportive and forward-thinking team, committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another. With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.
About you
You will be an experienced leader with a proven background in student records, data management, or a related area within higher education. You’ll bring:
Proven experience in managing complex data systems and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Proven leadership and people management skills.
A strategic mindset with the ability to drive innovation and service improvement.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Collaborative approach to working across teams and departments.
Qualifications
Essential;
Educated to degree level, or commensurate work experience
Desirable;
Evidence of ongoing professional development, or postgraduate qualification
Department
The post is located within Academic Registry. Academic Registry is central to the delivery of the University’s strategy. What we do matters to staff throughout the University, to students and their experience at every stage of their higher education journey and to a range of external stakeholders. It is therefore essential that we provide reliable, trusted, expert, consistent, transparent and efficient services.
Academic Registry includes a number of teams supporting student administration. These include Admissions, Academic Quality, Student Records & Data Management, Assessment, Ceremonies and Exams, and Student Casework. Academic Registry works closely with all Faculties and professional services teams across the University.
About Us
At the University of Northampton, we are committed to supporting aspirations, creating opportunities, and delivering meaningful impact. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a progressive, inclusive environment where excellence thrives for our students and staff.
Our People
Our staff are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to building an inclusive community that values diversity, promotes wellbeing, and supports personal and professional growth. By developing a first-rate People Strategy, we aim to attract and retain top talent, enhance career progression, and ensure that every colleague feels empowered to achieve their best.
Our Values
Inclusivity: We celebrate diversity and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to excel.
Sustainability: We are committed to becoming a net zero carbon institution, taking collective action for the benefit of society and the environment.
Aspiration: We strive for excellence in all we do, empowering our staff, students, and partners to reach their highest potential.
Trust: We build relationships based on respect, transparency, and shared goals.
Together, we are creating a future where our community, our work, and our impact truly make a difference.
Right to Work
All candidates will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK during the interview process. The University is open to considering Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, provided that the eligibility criteria of the points-based immigration system are met.
Equality
We welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.
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