Workforce Data Coordinator (Leicester, GB, LE1 9BH)
Job Reference: 402
Job Title: Workforce Data Coordinator
Job Location: Gateway House
Full-time/Part-time: Full-time
Employee Weekly Hours: 37.00
Salary: £26,707.00 - £31,236.00
Closing Date: 03/03/2026
Main duties and responsibilities
De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, truly globally-minded institution with a relentless focus on delivering high quality teaching and research. A culturally rich university with a strong commitment to the public good, it strives to maintain a stimulating, innovative and inclusive environment where staff and students are able to thrive.
Faculty / Directorate
The Directorate of People Services is home to Human Resources and the Learning & Organisational Development Team. At DMU, our vision is to become a leading provider of professional and creative education, business services, and of research that pushes boundaries and improves lives. To do this, we need to bring the most talented, professional and ambitious people into our community - people like you.
Role
As a Workforce Data Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring people data and HR systems are accurate and up to date. Your work will support colleagues and stakeholders across the university, helping them complete people system tasks efficiently. You will be the first point of contact for people systems enquiries and tasks, managing them in line with agreed service standards and delivering a consistently reliable, high-quality service.
You will support the annual statutory submission to the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) by carrying out regular data quality checks and coordinating tasks linked to the submission. You will also use HR systems and reporting tools to produce and manipulate datasets and management information, supporting data assurance, decision-making, and reporting for both internal and external purposes.
Ideal candidate
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a genuine passion for data. You will bring substantial experience in entering and maintaining information within a complex HR system, demonstrating a clear commitment to data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across day-to-day people processes. Well-organised and proactive, you are comfortable managing a varied workload and responding to queries in a timely and efficient manner. You understand the importance of meeting agreed service standards and take pride in delivering a reliable, high-quality service to colleagues and stakeholders.
You take the time to understand processes thoroughly and are confident in identifying and suggesting practical improvements to enhance effectiveness. You are confident working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver agreed outcomes, while also being able to work independently and manage your own workload effectively.
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Contact
For more information about this role please contact Kerry York,
Competencies
Data Management
Customer Service
IT Proficiency
Adaptability/Flexibility
Collaborative
Communication
Computer Skills
Customer Focus
Data Analysis
Data Collection
Interpersonal Skills
Personal Organization
Problem-Solving
Quality Assurance
Time Management
Workload Management
Skills
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Communication
Problem-Solving
Collaboration
Adaptability
Initiative
Resilience
Teamwork
Confidence
De Montfort University is committed to providing a working and learning environment that enriches lives, supports individuals to reach their full potential, and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As an educator and shaper of society, the university aims to role model positive behaviors both within the university and to reflect the diversity of the wider community. As such we welcome applications from all potential candidates.
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