Data Returns Officer
Location: Fully Remote
Working pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-term contract
Number of roles: 1
Salary: Competitive
We are looking for a Data Returns Officer to join our team on a fixed term basis.
The Data Returns Officer will assist with the production of student related statutory data returns with the primary focus being on returns for the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) and the Office for Students (OfS). This will include day to day responsibilities such as, assisting with the production of external returns, monitoring data quality within the student management system, and liaising with departments to communicate data collection
requirements.
Data Returns Officer – What you’ll bring to the role
Essential skills and experience:
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Knowledge of data quality checking processes.
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Successful experience of working with users at different levels to resolve issues with processes or data systems.
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Experience of analysing and manipulating data in tools such as Excel.
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Excellent IT skills, including extensive experience of using Microsoft Office (Excel to and advanced standard).
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Excellent numerical analytical skills and proven experience of ensuring data quality and accuracy.
Desirable
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Knowledge and experience of HESA or other statutory returns processes.
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Knowledge of the HESA Data Futures model
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Experience of interrogating and manipulating large data sets.
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Experience of using analytical and database software, such as Access, Business Objects, SPSS etc.
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Experience of preparing reports for senior managers and Boards/Committees.
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Experience of analysing and interpreting data for audiences at varying levels of knowledge.
Data Returns Officer – What we do
Kaplan Open Learning is one of the world’s largest and most experienced providers of online degree education. We currently work with two UK partner Universities to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. Our students complete their studies through online learning using our interactive virtual classroom with rich multi-media resources which provide a gateway to a learning community supported by a dedicated academic and professional services team.
Our mission is to continue to transform students’ lives and careers by delivering and expanding our suite of innovative, industry led and career enhancing higher education programmes.
Data Returns Officer – What we offer
As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
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28 days annual leave* with the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days at certain times of the year
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Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
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24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
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Company pension contributions
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Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels
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Medicash Health Cash Plan
*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time
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