Deputy Head of Student Returns

3 hours ago

Preston, United Kingdom University of Central Lancashire Full time

**Job Reference**

0605-25

**Date Posted**

Monday 30 June 2025

**Application Closing Date**

Monday 21 July 2025 at 11.59pm

**Location**

Preston Campus

**Salary**

£49,559 to £57,422 per annum

**Basis**

Full Time

**Contract Type**

Indefinite

**Job Category / Type**

Professional Services

**School / Service**

Academic Registry

**Hours**

36.25 hours per week

**Interview Date**

To be confirmed

**Job details**:
When you work for the University of Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

**About the role**:
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Deputy Head of Student Returns to join our Student Returns and Data Management Team within the Academic Registry. In this pivotal role, you will lead the coordination and delivery of statutory and regulatory student data returns to key external bodies, including HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency), the Office for Students (OfS), and other funding and oversight bodies.

You will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of student records and data, helping the University meet its external obligations and informing internal decision-making. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in Higher Education data returns, data quality, and compliance.

**About you**:
If you are passionate about data integrity, compliance, and improving student outcomes, we would love to hear from you. Your expertise will directly support institutional performance and enhance the student experience.

**What we can offer you**:
Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits - from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

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