EdTech Job – Head of Planning and Statutory Returns at Aston University

Location: Aston University, John Cadbury House
Application Deadline: January 7, 2025, at 23:59 GMT
Interview Date: January 15, 2025

Aston University aims to be a forefront institution in science, technology, and enterprise through its 2030 strategy, defined by its core values: inclusive, entrepreneurial, and transformational. We strive to create significant positive change for our staff, students, businesses, and the wider communities we engage with.

The role being offered is responsible for leading the Planning and Statutory Returns Team, focusing on advancing student number planning, forecasting, and the coordination of essential student statutory reporting. The incumbent will lead a team of analysts, providing high-quality student management information to shape the university’s strategic decision-making processes.

This is a leadership position involving collaboration with the university’s senior leadership and various committees, notably the Audit and Risk Committee. The role entails advising on compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements and driving the strategy for academic and curriculum affairs to enhance the educational and student experience offerings at the university.

The successful candidate will have substantial expertise in student number planning and statutory reporting, playing a critical role in the continuous implementation of the HESA Data Futures initiative at Aston University and leveraging statutory return data to improve internal processes. The role demands engagement with multiple stakeholders, commitment to student data quality, and keeping the management team aware of potential risks and developments in the statutory reporting landscape. It involves active participation with sector peers and statutory bodies.

Potential eligibility for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa may apply to this position. Further details can be found in the Home Office Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Benefits Offered:

– Central campus in Birmingham with excellent transportation links.
– Flexible dynamic working arrangements between on-campus and remote work as needed. Further details on dynamic working are available.
– Access to comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.
– An attractive annual leave allowance, including 30 bookable days plus 13 days of bank holiday and university closures.
– Everyday discounts at various activities and retailers.
– Strong family-friendly workplace policies.
– Discounted membership for on-site fitness amenities, including a gym and pool.
– Full information on the Benefits and Rewards can be found online.

Aston University is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity across all activities and promoting equality. We seek to maintain an inclusive environment where every individual feels confident about being authentic at work, supported by strategies to ensure inclusion across all aspects of identity, such as ethnicity and sexual orientation. Visit our website for more details on our commitment to inclusivity: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

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