Data Manager

The opportunity

University of the Arts London (UAL) is seeking an experienced Data Manager to play a key role in the management of Learner Management Systems data and reporting processes for UAL’s Awarding Body.

 

The UAL Awarding Body designs and awards creative qualifications for art and design, fashion, creative media, music, and performing and production arts. As Data Manager for the UAL Awarding Body, you will be responsible for updating and maintaining data processes which directly impact the running of the Awarding Body operations and its success in awarding over 65,000 students every year.

 

Using your expert knowledge of data regulations and current technologies, you will create innovative and appropriate solutions which benefit the Awarding Body and its customers.

 

Your key responsibilities will include:

 

• Managing structured data held on the Learner Management System
• Managing data systems that facilitate data collection, storage, processing, and analysis
• Developing and implementing data management policies, procedures, and audits to ensure that data is accurate, complete, and secure
• Managing permissions for data sets, dashboards and reports so that they are accessible to authorised personnel while maintaining confidentiality and privacy
• Managing the production and delivery of robust and accurate business information and data for the awarding body’s teams
• Managing the production and delivery of robust and accurate reports and datasets
• Managing the production and delivery of robust and accurate mandatory data returns to the DfE, Ofqual, CCEA, Qualifications Wales, UCAS and the Learner Record Service

 

Your profile

You will bring experience of working with large and complex datasets using Excel, Power BI, and Microsoft SSRS software.

 

Experience of using a Learner Management System to manage the recording of student registrations, exam entries, achievements and awards, or a similar database system is essential.

 

You will also need experience of creating, publishing, and managing a large suite of data reports and the ability to produce clear, engaging, and accurate data reports and visualisation designs for a variety of audiences.

 

Experience of working in an externally regulated sector or industry is equally important.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a University we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

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