Data & Funding Manager (FE ILR Specialist)

Only FE; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff fitness sessions

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bus travel discount

Family-friendly policies

Eye tests

Hair & Beauty services on campus

On-site bakery

Job summary

Blackburn College is seeking a Data and Funding Manager (Maternity Cover) to oversee data quality and MIS/Registry duties for all funding streams. The role leads on data practice improvements to ensure compliant records for learners and the organisation.

The post requires Level 4 in the relevant area or equivalent experience, plus Level 2 literacy/numeracy. ILR and funding rules knowledge, plus audit experience, are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification in FE funding/ILR or equivalent experience.
• Level 2 literacy and numeracy qualification.
• Significant experience with Further Education funding and ILR returns.
• Experience with auditing DfE funding/data.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high data quality across college and manage MIS/data and Registry functions for funding streams.
• Lead on data practice solutions to meet organisational and learner needs.
• Support government-compliant quality record management across the organisation.
• Collaborate to ensure ILR submissions are accurate and timely.

Skills

Data management

ILR knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Level 4 qualification (FE funding/ILR)

Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy

Job description

Blackburn College is seeking a Data and Funding Manager (Maternity Cover) to oversee data quality and MIS/Registry duties for all funding streams. The role leads on data practice improvements to ensure compliant records for learners and the organisation.

The post requires Level 4 in the relevant area or equivalent experience, plus Level 2 literacy/numeracy. ILR and funding rules knowledge, plus audit experience, are essential.