Student Records Data Lead

Job Title: Student Records and Data Lead

Contract Type: Fixed term for one year (Maternity Cover)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Gloucester

Salary: £31,457.54 - £33,472.35 per annum

About the Role

We are seeking an organised, detail-oriented, and dynamic Student Records and Data Lead to oversee student data management, ensure high standards of accuracy, and lead an administrative team within a customer-focused environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing student records, maintaining data integrity, and continuously improving administrative processes to streamline workflows and reduce errors.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee the accurate collection, input, maintenance, and reporting of student data and records in compliance with institutional policies and data protection regulations.

Lead, motivate, and guide a busy administrative team, ensuring high performance, supportive supervision, and excellent customer service delivery.

Review existing office procedures and workflows, identifying bottlenecks and implementing efficient solutions to reduce errors and boost overall productivity.

Leverage word processing, database, and advanced spreadsheet software to analyse data, track metrics, and generate regular reports.

Act as a key point of contact for staff, students, and stakeholders, resolving data-related enquiries promptly and professionally.

Person Specification / Minimum Requirements

Experience

Proven recent experience in leading and managing administrative teams within a customer-focused organisation.

Demonstrable experience in improving processes and procedures within a busy office environment to enhance efficiency and minimise errors.

Skills & Technical Competencies

Highly proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.

Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (ability to manage data sets, format spreadsheets, and create professional presentations).

Excellent organisational and time-management skills with a keen eye for detail.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead by example and support collaborative team efforts.

If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.

At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.

THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.

THOMAS Professional is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body.

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