Student Data Administrator (on-site)

onlyFE; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk New College in Ipswich is seeking a data-focused administrator to join our busy team. You will work behind the scenes to support the student journey, handling data processes across applications, enrolment, achievement and examinations.

Based at the Rural campus, you may travel between campuses as required. The role requires excellent IT skills, strong organisation, and a commitment to safeguarding and data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Excellent IT skills.
• Good standard of education.
• Proactive with excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle data processes including applications, enrolment, achievement and examinations.
• Ensure accurate data is stored on systems for funding returns.
• Travel between Suffolk New College campuses as required.

Job description

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Starting salary is £25,803 per annum

This exciting opportunity is a varied and interesting role which will require you to become an integral part of the student journey from behind the scenes.

You will be part of a busy team who are responsible for a range of data processes, which include applications, enrolment, achievement and examinations. You will also play an important part in ensuring accurate data is stored on our systems for our funding returns.

You will therefore need to be proactive, with excellent organisational skills to be able to meet and manage competing responsibilities and deadlines. In addition to this, you should have excellent IT skills and a good standard of education.

This post is based at Suffolk New College Rural campus however Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site therefore you may be required to work and travel between campuses.

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

Closing date: Sunday 27th September 2026 at Midnight

Interview date: Monday 5th October 2026

The College reserves the right to close this advert early.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

You may use AI tools to support your application but all information must truthfully reflect your own skills and experience. You may be asked to discuss the details during the recruitment process.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to shortlist all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet all of the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.

The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.

The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.

Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.