Project Officer (Systems and Data)

Lincolnshire County Council; Quarrington; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional local authority is seeking a Project Officer to manage systems and data in an adult education team. The successful candidate will collect and analyze data, ensuring compliance with funding rules while utilizing software like Power BI. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for career progression. Candidates should have experience in data management and analysis, ideally within the education sector.

Benefits

Contributory pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working policies

Career progression opportunities

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in management information and data analysis, especially in Post 16 or Adult Education.
• Experience with large data sets and information systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage data collected by the team and subcontracted providers.
• Facilitate submission of the Service's Individualised Learner Return.
• Provide performance information through Power BI dashboards.

Skills

Data management

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 4 or equivalent

Professional qualification in ICT or data handling

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Do you have experience in systems and data management or co-ordination, especially within the FE sector? Do you have the skills tosupport,challengeand advocate whilst maintaining partnerships? Do you want to be part of a team that delivers innovative and exciting adult education opportunities to over 7,000 adults each year? Are youdrivenby positive learner outcomes and continuous improvement? If so, the Adult Skills & Family Learning Team, part of Economic Development, have an exciting opportunity which could be perfect for you. We have a full-time opportunity to join the team as aProject Officer (Systems and Data).The role will facilitate the work of the Service through the collection, collation,analysisand dissemination of data and system administration in order to maximise funding and provide business intelligence to underpin and improve service delivery.

About the role

The purpose of this role is to manage and analyse the data collected by the team and our subcontracted providers via the TERMS management information system to ensure that all funding is claimed appropriately in line with the Department for Education’s funding rules. This will include data cleansing, auditing, trendanalysis, and data reporting. You willsupportthe development, implementation and management of information systems to optimise performance management, andsupportbusiness processes. You will be jointly responsible for the accurate and timely submission of the Service's Individualised Learner Return (ILR) every month, identifying and correcting errors, in partnership with our 35 sub-contracted providers across Greater Lincolnshire. The role also provides performance information through Power BI dashboards and a high level of familiarity with this software would be advantageous. You will be responsible for training users in the operational use of the MIS and willsupport your own caseload of subcontracted training providers acrossGreater Lincolnshirewith their data requirements.

Information on the sub-contracted training providers we work with and the programmes we offer can be found on the 2aspire website:https://www.2aspire.org.uk

If you have relevant experience or knowledge of working in management information and dataanalysis, especially inPost 16 or Adult Education,we would like to hear from you.

About you

On anindividualbasis you willactively contribute to ourambitionof delivering high quality learning provision to adults across Greater Lincolnshire.You will work autonomously, be responsible for making informed decisions, developing and maintaining strong partnership relationships with specified partners, andsupporting sub-contracted training providers to meet data quality standards.Your expertise in data management andanalysis, preferably within Further Education and Skills, alongside stronginterpersonal skills will be crucial in building effective relationships and addressing areas of concern proactively, ensuring the team have the information and required to manage contracts and identify trends effectively.Join us and contribute to our mission of delivering outstanding learning opportunities to adults across Greater Lincolnshire.

Ideally you will be:

• Educated to NVQ Level 4 or equivalent OR with suitable industry experience.
• Have a professional qualification in a relevant discipline, such as ICT or data handling. or willingness to obtain
• Experienced in the administration of information systems and the use of software in extracting data from systems.
• Experience of working with and analysing large data sets including the reconciliation and comparison of data and information.
• Have demonstrable experience of creating and developing information systems.
• In depth knowledge of Information Governance and Data Protection procedures and legislation.

About the team

This position has arisen due to additional funding. You will be joining a large, friendly, andsupportiveteam that willchampionyou in your role.We are an established team with a wealth of knowledge, skills, and experience, eager to welcome a new member to our mission ofsupporting adult skills across the counties of Greater Lincolnshire. Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

About Our Offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
• Hybrid working is a feature of this role.The successful applicant will be required to attend the office alongside the rest of the team at least once a week (usually a Thursday). On occasion additional days may be required.The remainder of your time will be spent hybrid working with the potential for some travel across Greater Lincolnshire tosupport partners in person. The Council can offer an element of flexibility within working patterns to accommodate a strong work-life balance.

Further details can be found in ourrewards and benefitsbrochure

If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, before clicking apply! If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies then click on over to www.lincolnshire.gov.uk.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Thea Croxall by [e-mail].

Interviews will be held on 8th September.

Please note this role is subject to a DBS

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.