Senior Corporate Data Officer

Senior Corporate Data Officer Job Number

BU04097

Strategic Planning and Research Support

8

Grade 8: £47,389 to £56,535

Permanent

Senior Corporate Data Officer

09-10-2026

Bangor University is seeking to appoint a full-time, permanent Senior Corporate Data Officer to lead the delivery of its statutory data returns and strengthen institutional data governance. This is a pivotal role providing expert oversight of HESA, Medr and other regulatory reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high-quality insight.

You will act as the University’s subject matter expert on statutory data requirements, drive improvements in data quality and processes, and influence senior stakeholders across academic and professional services.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on delivery, requiring strong analytical capability, excellent communication skills, and the confidence to shape institutional practice.

Applications are invited from candidates with significant experience in statutory reporting or regulatory data management, strong knowledge of HESA/Medr frameworks, advanced analytical skills and attention to detail and a proven ability to lead complex data returns and improve data quality. Experience of higher education statutory returns, knowledge of HESA data models and process improvement expertise would also be an advantage.

The postholder will work closely with senior leaders and staff across the institution and so excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills are essential. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable.

This role will be located on campus ough our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

Closing date for applications: ****

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting Debbie Hardwick (; )

Bangor University is a globally engaged, research‑intensive institution rooted in North Wales and committed to excellence in education, research, and civic mission. Our Strategy 2030 sets out an ambitious, growth‑orientated vision that prioritises academic excellence, student experience, digital transformation, and research capacity—including landmark developments such as the North Wales Medical School.

The Senior Corporate Data Officer will provide strategic leadership and expert oversight of the University’s statutory data returns function, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements and delivering high-quality, insight-driven outputs.

The post holder will:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of complex statutory returns.
• Act as the institutional subject matter expert on statutory reporting requirements.
• Drive improvements in data quality, governance, and processes across the University.
• Provide advisory and interpretive guidance to senior stakeholders on regulatory data requirements and implications.

The role requires a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in data management, regulatory frameworks, and stakeholder engagement, capable of operating with a high degree of autonomy and influencing institutional practice.

1. Leadership and Strategic Oversight

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of statutory returns to HESA, Medr, and other regulatory bodies, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and submission within strict deadlines.
• Develop and implement a strategic approach to statutory reporting, aligning processes with institutional priorities and regulatory expectations.
• Act as the…