HESA Student Data Specialist; fully remote

HESA Student Data Specialist (Contract)

Contract Length: 7 months (starting March)

FTE: 0.6 FTE preferred (up to 1.0 FTE considered)

Location: Fully Remote (UK-based)

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience

We're looking for an experienced HESA Student Data Specialist to provide expert support through a critical reporting period. This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused role for someone who knows the HESA Student return inside out and can confidently operate with minimal supervision.

The engagement is fully remote
, inside IR35
, and offers flexibility around 0.6 FTE
, making it well suited to an independent specialist balancing multiple commitments.

• Owning and supporting the delivery of the HESA Student return (Data Futures)
• Interpreting and applying HESA Student data definitions, coding manuals, and validation rules
• Investigating and resolving validation errors and data quality issues
• Working closely with Student Records, Planning, and Registry teams to ensure accurate submissions
• Supporting reconciliation activities and sign‑off processes
• Advising on best practice for Student data quality, governance, and controls
• Providing clear, pragmatic guidance to internal stakeholders
• Supporting any resubmissions or post‑submission queries where required

• Significant, recent experience delivering HESA Student returns in a UK HE context
• Strong working knowledge of HESA Data Futures (Student collection)
• Confidence working independently in a remote, contract environment
• Ability to quickly understand institutional data structures and systems
• Excellent communication skills – able to explain complex data issues clearly and calmly

• £400‑£620 per day
• Inside of IR35
• Fully Remote
• 7 months
• 3 days per week

Morgan Hunt is a multi‑award‑winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.