ILR Data and Compliance Officer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Poole; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bournemouth and Poole College is seeking a permanent, full-time Data Compliance Officer to join the Management Information & Funding team. You will check learner data and funding returns for accuracy, quality and compliance with DfE rules.

The role leads validation work, data audits and the ILR specification, and works with curriculum and professional services teams to resolve discrepancies. A DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 9-4 (A-C) or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths.
• Experience handling large volumes of data and using electronic data systems.
• Strong accuracy and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain expert knowledge of ILR specification and validation errors.
• Submit timely, accurate returns to DfE and funding bodies.
• Lead data compliance audits and learner record checks.
• Run validation checks using PDSAT and Funding reports.
• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies with departments.
• Support audits and prepare documentation and evidence.

Skills

Customer service

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Safeguarding awareness

Education

GCSE English and Maths 9-4 or Level 2 Functional Skills

Job description

This permanent, full-time post sits in the Management Information & Funding team at Bournemouth and Poole College. It centres on checking learner data and funding returns for accuracy, quality and compliance with Department for Education and other funding rules. The role leads on validation work, data audits and the Individual Learner Record specification, and works with curriculum and professional services teams to resolve discrepancies. Successful candidates will need an enhanced DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Maintain expert knowledge of the ILR specification and validation errors, and submit timely, accurate returns to the DfE and other funding bodies
• Lead data compliance audit reviews and learner record checks to confirm funding claims are accurate
• Run regular validation and error checks using PDSAT, Funding and Monitoring reports and other reporting methods, owning assigned reports
• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies with curriculum management, professional services and external agencies
• Support internal and external funding and data audits, preparing documentation and evidence with departments
• Lead on and support processes that improve data quality and funding efficiency

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 9-4 (A-C), or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths

Experience

• Background in a similar role in a busy office environment working with large volumes of data and data analysis
• Experience using electronic systems for recording data

Skills & knowledge

• Strong customer service and organisational skills, with the ability to multitask
• Excellent verbal and written skills with high levels of accuracy
• Confidence using digital systems and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge and awareness of safeguarding in an educational setting

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Proof of right to work in the UK