Senior Data Officer in Ormskirk

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Data Officer to join the Digital Transformation Team at Edge Hill University. This role gives you the opportunity to work across data management, data quality, mapping, validation, documentation, integration and reporting.

This role offers the chance to play a meaningful role in one of the University’s major change programmes, helping to shape how student and applicant data is understood, improved and used as part of the move to Banner and CRM Recruit. The role involves building strong working relationships with technical teams, business areas, suppliers and subject matter experts. It is a good opportunity for someone who enjoys practical data work and wants to develop their experience in system implementation, data governance and data improvement, with the chance to leave behind clearer, more trusted and more usable data foundations for the University.

• Developing and maintaining a clear understanding of student and application data across CRM Recruit, Banner, Banner Insights and related systems, including how data is held, transformed, moved and used.
• Creating and maintaining data dictionaries, catalogues, mapping documents, validation evidence and issue logs, making sure data is accurate, understood, and suitable for reporting, migration, integration, archiving, and operational use.
• Working with business teams, technical colleagues, Ellucian consultants and project teams to clarify requirements, resolve data issues, support testing and assurance, and help colleagues understand new data models, ownership and governance expectations.

• Strong practical experience working with structured data, including data mapping, data quality, validation, documentation, data dictionaries and supporting system implementation activity.
• Ability to work across technical teams, suppliers, consultants and business colleagues to understand how data is held, moved and used, and be able to explain issues clearly with evidence and practical recommendations.
• Good attention to detail, sound judgement and strong organisational skills.
• Confidence to work independently while knowing when to elevate.
• A curious, collaborative and delivery focused mindset, with a genuine interest in improving how student and applicant data is understood, trusted and used across the University.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.

• A minimum of 38 days annual leave per annum, (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days).
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities.
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources.
• A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career.
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.