Senior Data Quality Officer (REDEPLOYEE APPLICANTS ONLY)

Job description

Job Description

Please note: This role is only open to redeployee applicants at City St George's. Applications from individuals who are not redeployee applicants will not be considered at this time.

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected] with the job title and reference number, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

City St George's, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George's, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

** Background - Registry Services, within Academic Services, is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity and effective use of student data across the University. The Senior Data Quality Officer plays a key role in monitoring and improving student data quality, supporting statutory reporting, compliance and operational decision-making. Working collaboratively with Schools and Professional Services teams, the role contributes to the continuous improvement of business processes, statutory returns and data management practices.

** Responsibilities - Working in a team of four, this role will develop and monitor reporting frameworks that support statutory returns and student data quality. The post holder will analyse and investigate data quality issues, undertake root cause analysis, and work with stakeholders to implement improvements. You will promote effective use of student data, support audit readiness, and ensure compliance with data governance, GDPR and institutional requirements.

** Person Specification - You will be educated to degree level or possess equivalent experience, with strong expertise in data analysis, reporting tools and databases. Experience of student record systems, such as SITS, and knowledge of data quality and governance principles are essential. You will have excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets, resolve data quality issues and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

** Additional Information

Closing date for applications: 4th October 2026 at 11:59pm

Interviews are scheduled to take place from 26th October 2026.

The selection process will involve an interview and an exercise. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.

City St George's offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George's, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George's operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

The University of business, practice and the professions