Data Administrator

Bedford ESOL; Bedford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Bedford is seeking a Data Administrator to join their Student Data department. The role involves managing student data, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting the success of students through effective data management. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays

People’s pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Access to college courses

Qualifications

• Qualifications and experience in data management and administration.
• GCSEs in English and Maths are essential.
• IT user qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ILR error resolution and manage student data.
• Prepare student records for audits and ensure compliance.
• Discuss ILR validation issues with Student Registry Leads.

Skills

Investigative skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of data protection legislation

Effective communication

Education

Level 2 qualification

GCSEs in English and Maths

IT user qualification

Job description

Data Administrator at The Bedford College Group

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Up to £25,849 per annum DOE and Qualifications

Location:

Bedford

Role: Data Administrator

Location: Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary up to £25,849 per annum DOE a...

Role: Data Administrator

Location: Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary up to £25,849 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Data Administrator to join our Student Data department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Data Administrator, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• ILR Error Resolution - Assist with ILR error resolution, download and maintain student Unique Learner Numbers (ULNs), and correct validation errors.
• Data Management - Run and validate agency returns, upload and download results, and ensure mandatory data returns are submitted in line with statutory requirements.
• Support and Guidance - Discuss ILR validation issues with Student Registry Leads, ensure understanding of errors and funding rule exceptions, and provide necessary actions to prevent them.
• Audit Preparation - Prepare sampled student records for audits, ensure appropriate checks, and work with college staff to fulfil any missing evidence.
• Compliance and Development - Keep up to date with funding guidelines, participate in training and development, and ensure compliance with safeguarding, equality, and health and safety requirements.

About you:

• Qualifications and Experience - Level 2 qualification, GCSEs in English and Maths, IT user qualification, and high performance in previous roles.
• Skills and Abilities - Investigative skills, excellent organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines, and knowledge of data protection legislation
• Interpersonal Skills - Effective communication, ability to work with diverse backgrounds, and promoting equality and diversity.
• Values and Attributes - Commitment to college values (Student Focus, High Performance, Respect, Openness, Honesty), and making a positive team contribution
• Flexibility and Development - Willingness to update skills, flexible approach to work, safeguarding responsibilities, and awareness of health and safety requirements.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: TBC

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisationalVISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group
The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire:Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College andTreshamCollegein the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough;ShuttleworthCollege,a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for MotorsportalongsideSilverstonerace circuit.To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

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