Professional Services
Strategic Planning
Paisley (travel to other campuses may be required occasionally)
"Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship in line with Home Office requirements. Applicants will therefore be unable to secure a Skilled Worker visa for this role and will require an alternative source of right to work in the UK."
THE POST– Data Support and Quality Coordinator
Strategic Planning is a small, central team at the heart of the University, responsible for shaping institutional policy and driving evidence-informed performance improvement. We are seeking a Data Support and Quality Coordinator to assist in the delivering of business-critical analytics and reporting across all aspects of the University including, but not limited to, utilising internal and external data to forecast student demand, delivering persuasive analytics on student performance, informing research performance strategy and evidencing resource allocation models.,
In this varied role, you will support internal data processes, including data collection, analysis, dashboard development (using Qlik Cloud), and quality assurance. You will contribute to FOI and data requests, prepare accessible reports for non-specialist audiences, and assist with statutory returns to HESA and the SFC. Working closely with colleagues across Strategic Planning, including the Data & Analytics Manager and Statutory Returns Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring high-quality data and insights underpin decision-making across the institution.
The successful candidate should have the following:
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An HND/SVQ (Level 4) or equivalent experience, in a numerical discipline
- Experience of reviewing and analysing qualitative and quantitative data from a variety of sources with the ability to present results in the most effective formats to inform strategic planning
- Experience of taking an active part in a team, improving efficiency by sharing information and knowledge and supporting others as required.
- Ability to progress a broad range of activities within professional guidelines and in support of institutional policy in a high quality and timely manner.
- Strong numerical analysis skills and proven experience of ensuring data quality and accuracy
- Problem-solving skills using initiative and creativity, and identify and propose both practical and innovative solutions
ABOUT US
The University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.
With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.
UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2024 Young University Rankings)
Our professional services teams are the backbone of UWS, providing robust and innovative solutions to support the vast range of work across learning and teaching, and research and innovation. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key role in a range of work that will help drive forward our ambition to deliver world-leading research, and graduates who will design, shape and build a new future.
We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:
24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays- An additional days leave on your birthday
- Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme
- A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
- Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
- Fitness facilities across our campuses
- Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional, career and research development opportunities.
Interview Date: Week Commencing 13th July 2026
Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception, where evidence would need to be provided).
The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.
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UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.
UWS is a “Disability Confident” employer.
University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC00252
