Data Officer

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Wick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hyndburn Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Data Officer to join the administrative team and support the MIS, pupil data accuracy, and census processes.

You will manage data flows across cluster schools, produce reports for senior leaders, and contribute to safeguarding and data compliance while handling confidential information with care.

Qualifications

• Experience of school data, or an interest in it.
• Excellent IT, organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of different ICT packages.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the school's management information system (MIS).
• Ensure pupil data is accurate, up to date and compliant.
• Produce reports and analyse data for senior leaders.
• Support attendance, admissions and census returns.
• Work with school staff to keep data processes running smoothly.
• Work with curriculum teams, leadership and external organisations to maintain data integrity, regulatory compliance and learner support.
• Provide high-quality support for the school's day-to-day operations.
• Play an active role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils.

Skills

IT skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Data confidentiality

Tools

MIS software

Job description

This Data Officer post sits in the administrative team at The Hyndburn Academy, part of United Learning, and reports to the Cluster Data Manager. The core of the work is running the school's management information system, keeping pupil data accurate and compliant, and supporting attendance, admissions and census returns. The role also involves working with colleagues at two other cluster schools, so it suits someone comfortable managing several priorities at once. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start is as soon as possible.

What the job involves

• Manage and maintain the school's management information system (MIS)
• Ensure pupil data is accurate, up to date and compliant
• Produce reports and analyse data for senior leaders
• Support attendance, admissions and census returns
• Work with school staff to keep data processes running smoothly
• Work with curriculum teams, leadership and external organisations to maintain data integrity, regulatory compliance and learner support
• Provide high-quality support for the school's day-to-day operations
• Play an active role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils

What’s required

Experience

• Experience of school data, or an interest in it

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent IT, organisational and communication skills
• Knowledge of different ICT packages
• High attention to detail
• Ability to manage confidential information