University of Bradford School of Computing and Engineering
Senior Student Systems Officer - Grade 7 *
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Senior Student Systems Officer - Grade 7
Professional Services
Finance, Planning, Property and Commercial Operations
- Salary: £35,608 to £38,784 per annum
- Interview on: 10/07/2026
- Post Type: Full Time
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Closing Date: Friday 17 July 2026
- Interview Date: Friday 24 July 2026
- Reference: HR0200917
This job is only available to University of Bradford staff. It may be released externally should we not appoint internally.
University of Bradford
At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last two years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
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The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices.
Directorate
The role sits within Finance, Planning and Performance, in the Data Governance & Systems team. This area plays a critical role in ensuring the quality, integrity, and effective use of data and systems across the University, supporting decision-making, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement through optimised systems, configuration and automation.
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What You Will Be Doing
This specialised role focusses on the Student Records System (SITS) and provides technical system advice throughout the student lifecycle including:
- Working with the Student Systems Manager, acting as a senior technical specialist for the Student Records System, supporting complex queries and troubleshooting
- Leading and supporting system development, configuration changes, and testing activities
- Delivering data validation, quality assurance processes and exception reporting
- Providing expert guidance and training to academic and professional services users
- Work collaboratively with IT, Data Governance, and Business Intelligence teams to improve systems and processes
- Contribute to projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the student lifecycle
Qualifications/ Experience
- Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience
- Significant experience working with SITS or student record systems in an administrative or technical role
- Experience supporting complex system or data queries
- Advanced IT skills, including spreadsheets, databases, and reporting tools
- Understanding of data quality processes, validation and reporting
- Ability to interpret and apply regulations, policies, and procedures
- Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
In Return We Offer
- 25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
- Family-friendly policies
- Great campus facilities including:
- Unique fitness centre
- Eye clinic
- Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation,
- Counselling & mental health services
- On site nursery
- Food & drink outlets
- Generous employer contribution pension schemes - Universities Superannuation Scheme
- Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts
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Additional Information
If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email or call Heather Firth, Student Systems Manager, on h.j.firth@bradford.ac.uk or 01274 235557, we would love to hear from you.
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Confronting Inequality : Celebrating Diversity
At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.
In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.
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