ILR Data & Compliance Officer: Funding Accuracy Expert

Bournemouth and Poole College; Poole; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bournemouth & Poole College is seeking an ILR Data and Compliance Officer to ensure accurate funding returns and high data quality. The role sits in Management Information & Funding and requires expertise in ILR validation, audits, and data systems.

You will support annual funding processes, collaborate with departments, and drive improvements in data quality and compliance with DfE requirements. 37 hours per week at Poole campus, salary £27,770–£29,639 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in validating large data sets and ensuring data quality.
• Experience with funding rules and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain knowledge of ILR specification and validation errors to submit accurate returns.
• Lead data compliance audits and learner record checks to ensure funding accuracy.
• Perform data validation and error checks using PDSAT and Funding/Monitoring Reports.
• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies with Curriculum Management and external agencies.
• Support internal and external funding/data audits with documentation and evidence.
• Lead and implement processes to improve data quality and funding efficiency.

Skills

Data validation

Data analysis

Auditing

MS Office

Data management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Level 2 Functional Skills

Tools

PDSAT reports

Funding & Monitoring Reports

Job description

Bournemouth & Poole College is seeking an ILR Data and Compliance Officer to ensure accurate funding returns and high data quality. The role sits in Management Information & Funding and requires expertise in ILR validation, audits, and data systems.

You will support annual funding processes, collaborate with departments, and drive improvements in data quality and compliance with DfE requirements. 37 hours per week at Poole campus, salary £27,770–£29,639 depending on experience.