Head of Student Systems & Data

Opportunity Overview
Join us at the University of Salford and be part of Team Salford and one of the UK's fastest growing universities!

The Head of Student Data & Systems is a strategic leader responsible for shaping a robust, future‑focused student information services that deliver outstanding experiences for students and staff. As the University’s expert on student data, systems, and associated business processes, you will maximise the value of our student information system—strengthening data integrity, improving workflow efficiency, and ensuring our platforms support seamless academic and administrative workflows.

Working closely with Digital IT and key change partners, you will lead major transformation initiatives, including the implementation of a new Student Information System, to enhance customer experience, drive efficiency and realise measurable benefits and impact across the University.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a systems leader who can bring together people, processes, and technology to deliver a high performing, customer- focused service.

Key Responsibilities
The Head of Student Data & Systems will:

• Lead the Student Data & Systems Team, ensuring high‑quality delivery against plans, budgets, KPIs and service standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Provide expert strategic guidance on student data and systems, shaping policies and approaches that support University priorities and reflect sector best practice.
• Drive changes to student‑related processes and systems—identifying opportunities, delivering enhancements, and ensuring they are completed to time, quality and budget.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with Schools and Professional Services to ensure exceptional data quality, effective processes and an excellent customer experience across the University.

About the Department
The Academic Registry delivers key services that support applicants, students, and staff across the University of Salford, managing essential academic processes such as student records, admissions, timetabling, data quality, and academic policy. The Registry aims to deliver a seamless, student-centred service that operates effortlessly in the background, allowing students and staff to focus on what truly matters.

The Student Data & Systems Team maintains accurate, high‑quality and reliable student data, and manages student information systems configuration, upgrades, and testing. The team proactively drives system enhancements, process improvements and initiatives to improve data quality.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme.
• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance.
• Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.
• Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives.
• Sustainable Salford - we have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.
  Greater Manchester - live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hot spot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleges, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestyles.

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