Student Records Specialist

Job Opportunity: Student Records and Data Lead Salary: £31,457.54 – £33,472.35 Location: Gloucester (On-site) Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (37 hours) Benefits: 32–37 days annual leave + matched pension. Are you a natural leader with a passion for data integrity? Ready to drive digital innovation in a fast-paced, paperless environment? The Role: As the Student Records and Data Lead, you will oversee the integrity of student data across three campuses. Leading a team of 18 Data Administrators, you will manage the student lifecycle—from enrolment and timetabling to compliance auditing and reporting. This is a key leadership role within a modern, paperless office environment. Key Responsibilities Supervise and mentor the data team, manage performance, and deputise for the Data Manager. Ensure accurate student records in line with ILR deadlines and funding regulations; lead internal audits. Work with systems specialists to implement Power Apps and Power Automate to streamline workflows. Act as the main contact for staff, parents, and employers regarding attendance, records, and timetables. Oversee student enrolment and support college-wide events (Open Days, Inductions). About You Experience managing administrative teams in a busy, customer-facing environment. Advanced MS Office skills; experience with databases and process automation is highly desirable. Ability to analyse complex data sets and ensure strict regulatory compliance (GDPR/Funding). A problem-solver dedicated to improving efficiency and office procedures. If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality. At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs. THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position. THOMAS Professional is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body. IND1