Statutory Returns Manager

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a candidate experienced with Statutory Data returns, to lead on key returns here at the University of Sussex, including the HESA Data Futures, Initial Teacher Training and Aggregate Offshore returns. You will work closely with colleagues within the wider Student Data and Records department on the returns, as well as key stakeholders from across the institution to ensure the returns are produced with a high level of accuracy and to deadline. At manager level in a business critical role you will be able to have a significant impact here at the University.

You will be a self starter, quick learner and have the ability to develop strong working relationships with a variety of different colleagues in different functional areas. Some prior knowledge of Higher Education Statutory Data Returns is essential for the role. Additionally, you will have the ability to assimilate complex information from a variety of sources to carry out work activity such as ensuring that, in partnership with IT services colleagues, the system infrastructure is adapted in line with any updates to the returns as communicated by HESA.

Our Student Experience is all about our Students. We work diligently to ensure that all our students are supported and have positive meaningful experiences in our University. We are led by our Student Experience Director and her Leadership team. Our services focus on Academic Quality, Student Data & Records, Careers & Entrepreneurship, Advice & Guidance, Complaints & Conduct, and Student Wellbeing. We work collaboratively with our Schools and Divisions to ensure our students have environment that will further enhances their potential and equip them to pursue their goals and aspirations.

Our University is situated just off of the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are easily accessible by public transport; a 5-minute walk from the train station and bus stops within the campus. We have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to cycle to work with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.

Sussex is a renowned, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are Faculty, Student, or a member of a Professional Services Team, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

The benefits that you will receive from day one:

Please contact Leo Baines-Jump, Head of Student Data and Records L.Baines-Jump@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries

Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK.

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The benefits that you will receive from day one:Hybrid Working, Generous pension scheme, Purchase additional Annual Leave through our Scheme for a great home and work life balance, Discounts of public transport, Cycle to work Scheme, and special rates in hotels in Brighton and the Sussex region,Discounts on high-street shops through our Rewards partner, along with a Cash back Health Plan,Considerable discount on our on-site Gym Facilities because we care about our employees’ Health and Wellbeing.