Student Records Administrator

Inspire Education Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Peterborough is seeking a detail-focused Student Records Administrator to join the MIS team. The role involves processing student data, managing requests, and providing support across departments. Candidates must have Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, along with excellent communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding. This is a permanent position offering 30 days' annual leave and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

30 days' annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Experience working in a data or administrative role.
• Confidence interacting with staff at all levels.
• Ability to stay organized and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process key student data including enrolments.
• Manage student change requests in a timely manner.
• Assist with data checking and quality assurance.

Skills

Great communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Customer-focused approach

Education

Level 2 qualifications including English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Student Records Administrator – Peterborough College

Salary – £24,430 per annum, pay award pending

Hours – 37 hours per week, all year round

Contract – Permanent

Location – Peterborough

Closing Date – 10th December 2025

Join our friendly MIS team and help us keep everything running smoothly for our students! We’re looking for a detail-focused, organised and enthusiastic Student Records Administrator to join our Management Information Services (MIS) team at Peterborough College. If you love working with data, enjoy supporting others, and want to be part of a positive, customer-focused team, this could be the perfect next step for you. You’ll play an important role in keeping student records accurate, up to date and compliant – ensuring our students, staff and curriculum teams receive the very best service.

What you’ll be doing

• Accurately process key student data including enrolments, withdrawals, transfers and completions.
• Support teams across the College by managing student change requests in a timely and efficient way.
• Assist with data checking, validation and quality assurance to maintain high standards.
• Take part in enrolment activities and help ensure student data is captured correctly from day one.
• Provide friendly support through our MIS service desk – answering queries, updating records and helping colleagues across departments.
• Keep your knowledge up to date around ESFA, HESA and local authority requirements.
• Work closely with MIS colleagues and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.
• Occasionally travel to other IEG sites to support projects or enrolment tasks.

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• Level 2 qualifications, including English and Maths.
• Experience working in a data or administrative role.
• Great communication skills and confidence interacting with staff at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and confidence working with IT systems.
• The ability to stay organised, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A friendly, customer-focused approach and a willingness to help others.
• A commitment to safeguarding and equality, and the professionalism to handle confidential information appropriately.

Desirable:

• Experience working within an FE environment (though not essential).
• IT qualifications such as ECDL/ITQ.

Why join us?

• 30 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays and discretionary days
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Supportive, welcoming team culture
• Opportunities for training, development and progression
• A role that really makes a difference to the student journey
• Fully funded enhanced DBS check
• A workplace that values respect, teamwork and continuous improvement

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!

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