Data Management Assistant

Anderson Cole Group Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Cole Group Ltd in Guildford is recruiting a Data Management Assistant to join a busy school data team on a temporary six-month basis. The role focuses on first-line data queries, MIS maintenance, and supporting information systems.

You will work closely with the Data Manager and Data Migration Specialist, handle records in Veracross/Schoolbase, and use CPOMS and other education systems. The position is office-based, full-time, with DBS and pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Experience using an MIS system (Veracross, Schoolbase, iSAMS, SIMS or similar) is beneficial.
• Experience working in an education setting is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to data accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Resolve first-line data tickets alongside the Data Manager and Data Migration Specialist.
• Maintain and update records in the school's MIS system (Veracross/Schoolbase).
• Use CPOMS and other education systems as part of day-to-day data management.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the staff team and support general data administration tasks.
• Escalate complex queries to the Data Manager as appropriate.

Job description

Data Management Assistant (Temporary)

Location: Guildford
Salary: £35,000 to £39,500, dependent on experience
Contract: Temporary, approx. 6 months (subject to DBS and pre-employment checks)
Hours: Full-time, office based, 08 30 (some flexibility on start/finish times)
Start: 2nd September 2026

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established independent school for a Data Management Assistant to join their busy Data team on a temporary basis for approximately six months.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong data or MIS experience ideally gained in an education setting to work closely with the school's Data Manager and Data Migration Specialist, resolving first-line data queries and supporting the smooth running of the school's information systems.

What you'll be doing:

• Working alongside the Data Manager and Data Migration Specialist to resolve first-line data tickets
• Maintaining and updating records held within the school's MIS system (Veracross/Schoolbase)
• Using other education systems, such as CPOMS, as part of day-to-day data management
• Building strong working relationships with colleagues across the wider staff team
• Supporting general data administration tasks as required by the department
• Escalating more complex queries to the Data Manager where appropriate

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience using an MIS system (Veracross, Schoolbase, iSAMS, SIMS or similar) is beneficial
• Experience working in an education setting is advantageous but not essential
• A confident, personable communicator who builds relationships easily
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to data accuracy
• Comfortable working full-time in an office-based role
• Able to pass a DBS check and other pre-employment checks required to work in a school

Why apply?

• Full-time, temporary role
• Supportive team environment within a well-regarded school
• Great opportunity to build experience in education data management
• Competitive rate of pay

If you have MIS or data administration experience and are available for an immediate start, we'd love to hear from you.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and other pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.