Job Summary
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Our Directorate of Education and Training has ambitious goals for increasing student numbers, diversifying its portfolio, and extending its reach. To achieve these goals, it is essential that we provide effective professional support services for our students and staff.
A vacancy has now arisen for a Returns, Planning & Insight Officer, part of a newly created Returns, Planning & Insight team within the Academic Registry department, to support the work of the Directorate in delivering insight in our education and training activities, and to lead for the Directorate and Trust in preparing statutory student returns via our validating partner institution.
The successful applicant will bring technical knowledge of databases and other data systems and business analytics platforms. They will be able to use knowledge of data query skills to provide data quality exception reporting and help colleagues in the Directorate to improve data quality.
They will provide expert input to preparations for data collections and use project management skills in the preparation of data returns in accordance with changing statutory reporting requirements.
The post holder will support the design and develop Power BI dashboards to support strategic and management decision-making in the context of the institution's integrated planning framework, with a particular emphasis on insights from data about applicants and students.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Assist with the delivery of regulatory reporting to our University Partners/ Office for Students (OfS), such as HESA and HESES, providing support in data queries, data cleansing, and data production.
2. Work with senior colleagues to understand and address key aspects of institutional performance, for example widening access, equalities, student attendance, and retention.
3. Assist with producing data for reporting dashboards to our Commissioners, NHS England (NHSE) and to Internal Boards within the Trust.
4. Assist with the management and development of a suite of validation and exception reports, using SQL and Power BI, which will ensure that data quality is optimal at key points during the academic year.
About Us
You will join a dedicated and dynamic team based in Belsize Park (Hampstead) in north-west London. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility, with 2-3 days per week in the office. We are committed to supporting students from diverse backgrounds and work together to manage all aspects of the student journey, from enrolment to graduation. Our team operates on a portfolio basis, sharing expertise and fostering a collaborative, supportive environment.
For an informal and confidential discussion please contact Stephen Rowlstone at srowlstone@tavi-port.nhs.uk.
Date Posted: 19 December 2024
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £35,964 to £43,780 a year per annum including HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 260-TP-772-B
Job Locations
Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust
120 Belsize Lane
London
NW3 5BA
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
* Degree or equivalent experience, ideally in a numerate subject.
* Additional specialist knowledge acquired through training and relevant experience equating to postgraduate level.
Desirable:
* Experience acquired through degree or equivalent plus additional specialist knowledge acquired through training and relevant experience to Master's degree level or equivalent.
Experience
Essential:
* Experience of and demonstrable competence in data querying.
* Experience of databases.
Desirable:
* Experience of student records and databases, preferably including SITS.
* Experience of working in a relevant role at a UK Higher Education institution.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust
Address:
Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust
120 Belsize Lane
London
NW3 5BA
Employer's Website: https://tavistockandportman.nhs.uk/
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