Data Officer – Derby, Derbyshire – January 2026

Marchant Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the East Midlands is seeking a skilled Data Officer to support assessment reporting and performance tracking starting January 2026. The role involves maintaining student data accuracy, providing reports for senior leadership, and ensuring GDPR compliance. The ideal candidate should have experience in data management and strong analytical skills, with opportunities for professional growth and training in school-specific systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with managing student data in an educational setting.
• Strong analytical skills to support assessment reporting.
• Understanding of GDPR compliance pertaining to data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of student data.
• Support senior leaders with timely information.
• Produce attendance and attainment reports.

Skills

English Language

JSP

IT Help Desk

General Services

After Sales Service

Commerce

Job description

A forward-thinking secondary school in Derby is seeking a skilled and analytical Data Officer to support assessment reporting and performance tracking from January 2026.

The Role

You will be responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of student data supporting senior leaders heads of department and pastoral teams with timely meaningful information.

Your work will include

• Managing student data on the school MIS (e.g. SIMS Arbor or Bromcom)
• Supporting assessment cycles reports and data drops
• Producing progress attendance and attainment reports
• Ensuring GDPR compliance and data accuracy
• Working closely with exams and pastoral teams

The School

This is a Good-rated secondary school with a strong culture of evidence-informed decision-making. Data is used intelligently to support teaching and learning not to overload staff. The admin and data team works collaboratively and is well-supported by leadership.

Why This Role

Clearly defined responsibilities and realistic deadlines

Training provided for school-specific systems

Opportunities to develop into exams or senior data roles

Ideal for an experienced data administrator or someone looking to specialise further within education.

Key Skills

• English Language
• JSP
• IT Help Desk
• General Services
• After Sales Service
• Commerce

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1