ILR-Savvy Data & Funding Manager (Maternity Cover)

onlyFE; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP 24/7

Gym discount

Cycle to Work

Bus travel discount

Family-friendly policies

Eye tests

Food outlets

Hair & Beauty services

Bakery range

Job summary

Blackburn College is recruiting a Data and Funding Manager (Maternity Cover) to oversee MIS/data and Registry for all funding streams, ensuring high data quality across the college. You will lead on ILR processes, uphold government funding rules, and collaborate with teams to maintain compliant records; the role offers a generous benefits package and a temporary contract until November 30, 2027.

The ideal candidate has Level 4 qualification, Level 2 literacy/numeracy, and strong FE funding

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 4 qualification in a relevant area.
• Level 2 literacy and numeracy required.
• Significant FE funding experience and ILR knowledge required.
• Experience auditing DfE funding/data essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead data quality across the college and MIS/data functions for all funding streams.
• Promote data practice solutions and ensure government-compliant records management.
• Oversee ILR submissions and ensure funding rules compliance.

Skills

ILR experience

Funding rules

Audit experience

DfE funding

Education

Level 4 qualification in data/funding area

Level 2 literacy and numeracy

Job description

Blackburn College is recruiting a Data and Funding Manager (Maternity Cover) to oversee MIS/data and Registry for all funding streams, ensuring high data quality across the college. You will lead on ILR processes, uphold government funding rules, and collaborate with teams to maintain compliant records; the role offers a generous benefits package and a temporary contract until November 30, 2027.

The ideal candidate has Level 4 qualification, Level 2 literacy/numeracy, and strong FE funding