Job Description

Student Experience Data and Engagement Officer
(INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)
Governance and Quality Enhancement
Hours of Work: 35.75 Hours per week (Full Time)
Salary: Grade 5 - 29,588 - 33,002 per annum (with possible progression to 35,608)
Contract: Open Ended
Ref: CRRG00539A
We are seeking a proactive and data-driven individual to join the Division of Governance and Quality Enhancement (GQE). The pivotal role will support the enhancement of the student experience at Queen Margaret University (QMU). This dynamic position focuses on the collection, analysis, and interpretation of student-focused data, with particular emphasis on widening access, student retention, engagement monitoring, and survey feedback. Working collaboratively with staff and student representatives across the University, the postholder will play a key role in advancing QMU's strategic objectives, including improving student satisfaction and retention outcomes.
Responsibilities include supporting the implementation of the SEAtS platform to monitor attendance and engagement, managing the 'Thinking of Leaving' facility, and analysing results from key surveys such as the National Student Survey (NSS). The role also involves preparing reports for internal stakeholders and committees, ensuring statutory obligations are met, and providing secretariat support to University committees and project groups when required.
The closing date for this position is 23.59 on 6 October 2025.
Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a high volume of applications.
Should you wish to apply for the vacancy please visit our download the job description and complete an application online.
If you have any queries regarding the application process or require special assistance, please contact Human Resources by email at
This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Therefore, we cannot progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.
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