About the Role

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. 

Your main duties and responsibilities will include:

• 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 

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. This 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. 

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact: Kevin Molyneux, Associate Director (Data) at kevin.molyneux@edgehill.ac.uk 

About You

As Senior Data Officer, you will have:

• 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 escalate 
• 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 

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.

Rewards & Benefits

• 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 

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

Closing Date: 27 Jul 2026

Department: Support

Salary: £35,608 to £38,784 per annum
Fixed Term until 31/07/2027