Student Data & Records Lead – Gloucester

Think FE; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 32 days

Pension plan

Paperless environment

Management development

Job summary

Think FE, based in Gloucester, seeks a Student Records and Data Lead to manage the data team, oversee enrolment and timetables, and ensure accurate ILR reporting. You will deputise for the Student Data Manager and drive process improvements.

The role is 37 hours per week, office-based, with a strong focus on data accuracy, IT skills, and collaboration with Curriculum, Exams and Finance. Previous college experience is advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications

• Recent experience leading an administrative team in a customer-focused organisation.
• Strong IT skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and databases.
• Attention to detail, clear communication, and ability to investigate data issues and find practical solutions.
• Experience in education administration and knowledge of data protection are advantageous.
• Previous college experience is desirable but not essential; leadership experience from other sectors welcome.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor and support data administrators, managing performance.
• Coordinate enrolment activity and train staff involved in the enrolment process.
• Keep student records accurate and up to date, supporting ILR deadlines and data queries.
• Work with curriculum teams to resolve issues relating to timetables, attendance and student records.
• Review data quality reports, coordinate audit evidence and support funding compliance.
• Improve administrative processes and support staff using Power Apps and Power Automate.
• Provide guidance on systems and procedures in collaboration with Exams, Student Services and Finance.

Skills

Leadership

Data management

Process improvement

Team supervision

Attention to detail

Tools

Power Apps

Power Automate

Excel

Word

Databases

Job description

Think FE, based in Gloucester, seeks a Student Records and Data Lead to manage the data team, oversee enrolment and timetables, and ensure accurate ILR reporting. You will deputise for the Student Data Manager and drive process improvements.

The role is 37 hours per week, office-based, with a strong focus on data accuracy, IT skills, and collaboration with Curriculum, Exams and Finance. Previous college experience is advantageous but not essential.