Graduate School Data Officer

The Education Network; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A Birmingham-based educational institution is seeking a Trainee School Data Officer to support data management and administrative tasks. This role is perfect for graduates who are organised and detail-oriented, with a strong interest in data management. The position offers a weekly salary of £350 - £400, an immediate start, and a potential transition into a permanent role.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in data management and administration.
• Organised and detail-oriented with ability to work independently.
• Basic understanding of data protection principles, including GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and accuracy of student and staff data.
• Assist with data entry and verifying records.
• Work with IT staff to improve data processes.
• Help ensure compliance with GDPR and data security protocols.

Skills

Data management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Tools

Excel

School data systems (e.g., SIMS)

Job description

Graduate School Data Officer

Are you a graduate with a passion for systems, data and spreadsheets?

Do you have a mathematical mind and provide administrative support to a secondary school based in Birmingham?

• £350 - £400 per week
• Immediate start – Temp to Perm
• Secondary school based in Central Birmingham
• Data Management, Admin support System development

We are looking for a proactive and organised Trainee School Data Officer to join a ‘Good’ rated secondary school in Central Birmingham. This role is ideal for someone eager to develop their skills in data management within an educational setting, offering hands‑on experience and the potential to transition into a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Management: Support the maintenance and accuracy of student, staff, and curriculum data in our school’s information systems, ensuring all data is up-to-date and accurate.
• Administrative Support: Assist with general administrative tasks related to data, including managing data entry, verifying records, and supporting reporting requirements.
• Systems Development: Work with the data team and IT staff to improve data processes, support software updates, and implement best practices.
• Compliance & Data Protection: Help ensure compliance with GDPR and school policies by following data security and confidentiality protocols.

About You

• Strong interest in data management and administration, ideally with some experience in a similar environment.
• Organised, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of data protection principles, including GDPR, or willingness to learn.
• Confident in using data management tools, especially Excel; familiarity with school data systems (like SIMS) is a plus but not essential.

Why Join Us

As a Trainee School Data Officer, you will gain valuable experience in school data management and administrative support, with opportunities to grow your career within a supportive and dynamic environment. This is an excellent role for someone looking to make an impact in education through data and organisational skills.