Compliance and Data Officer £27,000 - £30,000 (depending on qualification and experience) Full time, Permanent Location U.K. SAE is part of the Navitas Group, which is a diversified global education provider that offers an extensive range of educational services for students and professionals including university programs, language training, workforce education and student recruitment.
Based in our SAE Institute Oxford campus, this is a key position in a time of significant change within the Higher Education sector and the developing ‘Data Futures’ landscape. The post holder will work with senior management to ensure ongoing compliance with SAE UK’s contractual and legal obligations, producing reports and management information, and recommending action as appropriate. The post holder will ensure the ongoing completeness and accuracy of student records and all information relating to enrolment, registration, fee payments and funding status, and will be required to prepare information for, and satisfy fully SAE Institute’s annual return requirements, including DHLE, NSS, HEAPES, HESA AP Record, KIS, TEF, Prevent and the OIA. As part of the DASS team (Directorate of Academic and Student Services), this position will ensure that that student data collection is timely, comprehensive, and presented in forms appropriate for internal and external reporting purposes, and that reporting documents are drafted as required. The successful candidate will have exceptional organisational and communication skills, and be able to respond to tasks, often with tight deadlines. Essential Criteria Qualifications/Training i.Degree or relevant professional qualification and continuous training and development in information/data management. Experience/Knowledge ii.Experience of working in compliance role and/or data management ideally but not necessarily in the education sector. iii.Understanding (and application) of relevant legislation relating to information governance. Skills/Aptitude iv.Exceptional organisational skills to prioritise and manage administrative processes and to undertake specific tasks to tight timelines. v.Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to convey information effectively through negotiation and influencing others. vi.Strong IT skills and ability. Desirable Criteria vii.Knowledge of safeguarding guidance and relevant legislation. Further information about this role and SAE can be found on the SAE careers page of our website. sae.edu/gbr/work-sae
What we offer An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate. SAE offers outstanding longterm career opportunities within Europe and is an equal opportunity employer. Enquiries and cover letter clearly addressing the selection criteria and CV, should be sent to
[email protected]. Applications close on 18th April 2017 with interviews scheduled for week commencing 24th April 2017 We regret that due to the volume of the applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.
Position Description Title:
Compliance and Data Officer
Business Division:
SAE UK
Reporting to:
Head of Quality and Student Experience
Overview and Objectives of the Position:
The Compliance and Data Officer has responsibility for the preparation and submission of data for a range of external Higher Education stakeholders. The post holder will work with senior management to ensure ongoing compliance with SAE UK’s contractual and legal obligations, producing reports and management information, and recommending action as appropriate. The post holder will ensure the ongoing completeness and accuracy of student records and all information relating to enrolment, registration, fee payments and funding status, and will be required to prepare information for, and satisfy fully SAE Institute’s annual return requirements, including DHLE, NSS, HEAPES, HESA AP Record, KIS, TEF, Prevent and the OIA. As part of the DASS team (Directorate of Academic and Student Services), this position will ensure that that student data collection is timely, comprehensive, and presented in forms appropriate for internal and external reporting purposes, and that reporting documents are drafted as required. 2. Key Relationships: i.
Head of Quality and Student Experience;
ii.
General Manager UK;
iii.
Dean UK;
iv.
Academic Coordinators;
v.
Campus Managers;
vi.
Finance Manager.
3.
Key Accountabilities that are part of the role:
Key Accountabilities Key Result Area 1. Compliance and Data Management
Major Activities
Ensuring integrity of data to permit the provision of accurate information Preparation and submission of annual monitoring returns to key external stakeholders; Design, implementation and continual review of information systems to ensure the completeness and accuracy of student data; Development of technical processes to support the compilation of annual return data; Identification of outstanding data needs within SAE UK; Analysis and feedback of statistics to provide accurate management information; Developing and managing SAE’s retention schedule, ensuring it is aligned with sector and legislative requirements on retention schedules; Organise effective archiving of and access to all key compliance submissions and institutional documentation, and to maintain a central repository for records and documents; Assisting the Head of Quality and Student Experience with audit
Performance Indicators:
Ensure compliance with external regulatory and funding bodies; Timely and accurate reporting; Report against agreed KPIs; Regular and systematic review of information systems informed by completeness and accuracy of student data through Navigate SMS; Effective oversight of technical and administrative systems; Effective performance of compliance and data management functions for SAE Institute; Maintain accurate schedule and calendar of SAE regulatory reporting.
events. 2.Communication and Training
3. External Liaison
Provide advice and training, relating to the collection and management of data where necessary.
Professional and productive re-
lationships with internal stakeholders; Effective promotion of the importance of student record data through use of in-house data management systems; Abide by Data Protection regulation.
Attendance at events rel- evant to data manage ment and the Higher Education sector, disseminating information to senior management as appropriate; Represent SAE professionally at all times in dealing with all external bodies.
Excellent dissemination skills; Demonstrate ability to keep upto-date with changes in legislation and good practice in information governance and produce accurate forward planning briefings to senior management as required; Promoting excellent records management to external stakeholders; Professional and productive relationships with external stakeholders.
4. Selection Criteria: Essential Criteria Qualifications/Training i.Degree or relevant professional qualification and continuous training and development in information/data management. Experience/Knowledge ii.Experience of working in compliance role and/or data management ideally but not necessarily in the education sector. iii.Understanding (and application) of relevant legislation relating to information governance. Skills/Aptitude iv.Exceptional organisational skills to prioritise and manage administrative processes and to undertake specific tasks to tight timelines. v.Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to convey information effectively through negotiation and influencing others. vi.Strong IT skills and ability. Desirable Criteria i.Knowledge of safeguarding guidance and relevant legislation.
