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Peter Cooper

Peter Cooper

Bristol,England

Summary

An innovative Technical Lead with a track record of driving projects to success through inter-team collaboration, leading to significant improvements in system efficiency and user satisfaction. Skilled at fostering a productive work environment, resulting in enhanced team performance and streamlined workflows.


A loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring colleagues. A dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Student Data and Systems Technical Lead

University of the West of England, Bristol
Bristol
11.2019 - Current
  • Optimised admissions system performance through regular monitoring and proactive maintenance activities.
  • Fostered a collaborative working environment with open communication lines with stakeholders in multiple teams (including Admissions, Recruitment and Marketing teams).
  • Implemented new software package (Gecko) to enhance UWE's Open day, Offer holder event and Campus Tour provision.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to achieve agreement on technical specifications aligned with key business objectives.
  • Performed both annual and irregular systems testing of applications before roll-out to end users.

Student Data and Systems Manager

University of the West of England
Bristol
04.2018 - 10.2019
  • Managed UWE's External Reporting Team.
  • Lead in the collection, manipulation and assurance of data quality in the provision of accurate and timely regulatory student returns (e.g. HESA).
  • Liaised closely with internal stakeholders (both administrative and academic) during audits of student data.
  • Played key role in early stages of implementing UWE's Degree Apprenticeship provision, including financial submissions to the ESFA.

Admissions Technical Adviser

University of the West of England
Bristol
02.2013 - 03.2018
  • Responsible for reporting and maintenance of data quality in Admissions database (SITS).
  • Resolution of business and transmissions errors between UWE and UCAS/GTTR.
  • Key admissions liaison with IT services during upgrades and systems developments.
  • Creation and dissemination of statistical and operational data reports (SQL).
  • Trainer/coach for new staff.

Systems Development Officer

University of the West of England
Bristol
05.2012 - 01.2013
  • Responsible for maintenance and development of UWE's Admissions database (SITS).
  • Close liaison with business and technical staff to ensure seamless working between operational and development requirements.
  • Development and implementation of test plans for upgrades to key systems.
  • Training and development of staff, including Clearing periods.

Student Data Coordinator

Bath Spa University
02.2012 - 04.2012
  • Day to day management of the Student Administration system (SITS).
  • Production of reports and statistical information for cross departmental consumption.
  • Assistance with preparation of data for external agencies (e.g. HESA, GTCE & SLC)

Admissions Technical Adviser

University of the West Of England
Bristol
09.2009 - 01.2012
  • See duties as listed for same post above.

Admissions and International Officer

University of the West of England
Bristol
04.2005 - 08.2009
  • Manager of the Admissions and International Office team for the Bristol Business School (BBS).
  • Personal decision making and oversight of team with regards both Undergraduate and Postgraduate applications to the School.
  • Liaison between School and central Admissions & Marketing departments regards promotional campaigns and marketing strategies.
  • Organisation of and attendance at Recruitment, Induction, Registration, and Graduation events.

Programmes Assistant

University of the West of England
Bristol
10.2002 - 04.2005
  • Primarily responsible for the administration of MA Human Resource Management programme, including:
  • registration of new students;
  • entry and maintenance of students data to databases/spreadsheets;
  • minute taking & exam board clerking;
  • personal administrative support to academic Director of MA HRM

Assistant Registrar

South East Essex College of Arts and Technology
Southend-on-Sea
06.2002 - 09.2002
  • Personal assistant to Academic Registrar
  • Administration of both FE and HE student records
  • Assistance with enrolment of new students

Senior Clerk (Graduate Office)

University of Bath
04.2001 - 05.2002
  • Handling of enquiries and applications from prospective Postgraduate students;
  • Production and dissemination of offer/acceptance correspondence;
  • Liaison with Faculty/Academic staff & Finance department;
  • Monitoring of both internal and external Studentship/scholarship awards;
  • Supervision of Office Clerk.

Faculty Student Systems Assistant

University of Bath
10.2000 - 04.2001
  • Entry and maintenance of student data to Student Records database.
  • Assistance in organising/running Registration, Examination and Degree Ceremony events.

Records Assistant

University of Bath
06.1999 - 09.2000
  • First point of enquiry for Students within the Student Records department.
  • Production of Student Data reports for external agencies (e.g. LEA's and Employment agencies).
  • General office maintenance duties (filing, call handling, reception desk cover).

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies

University of Wales
Bath
09.1993 - 06.1998

A-Levels -

Beechen Cliff Secondary School
Bath
09.1993 - 06.1995

GCSEs -

Beechen Cliff Secondary School
Bath
09.1991 - 06.1993

Skills

  • Application testing
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Performance monitoring
  • Team coaching
  • Problem solving
  • Negotiating with vendors
  • Innovation and creativity

Affiliations

  • Keen fruit forager, jam maker and flavoured gin producer
  • Adult Fan Of Lego (AFOL)
  • Regular gym attendee
  • Voracious reader (fantasy & Sci-fi)
  • Keen Formula 1 fan

Timeline

Student Data and Systems Technical Lead

University of the West of England, Bristol
11.2019 - Current

Student Data and Systems Manager

University of the West of England
04.2018 - 10.2019

Admissions Technical Adviser

University of the West of England
02.2013 - 03.2018

Systems Development Officer

University of the West of England
05.2012 - 01.2013

Student Data Coordinator

Bath Spa University
02.2012 - 04.2012

Admissions Technical Adviser

University of the West Of England
09.2009 - 01.2012

Admissions and International Officer

University of the West of England
04.2005 - 08.2009

Programmes Assistant

University of the West of England
10.2002 - 04.2005

Assistant Registrar

South East Essex College of Arts and Technology
06.2002 - 09.2002

Senior Clerk (Graduate Office)

University of Bath
04.2001 - 05.2002

Faculty Student Systems Assistant

University of Bath
10.2000 - 04.2001

Records Assistant

University of Bath
06.1999 - 09.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies

University of Wales
09.1993 - 06.1998

A-Levels -

Beechen Cliff Secondary School
09.1993 - 06.1995

GCSEs -

Beechen Cliff Secondary School
09.1991 - 06.1993
Peter Cooper