Funding and Data Quality Assistant

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The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment.

We are seeking a Funding and Data Quality Assistant to join our team. In this role you will be part of a small team whose main purpose is to ensure the College meets external data return requirements and to provide accurate and timely funding and performance information and data to managers and staff within the organisation.

Job title: Funding and Data Quality Assistant

Permanent, Full Time, Colchester Campus.

About the role: To act as a point of contact for information to Curriculum staff and be responsible for the setting up, development and maintenance of the core curriculum data for EBS, ensuring that all new curriculum setup follows the college's approval process.
To build and maintain effective links with other departments across all campuses, e.g. Registry, timetabling, examinations to work with and support area heads to plan and develop curriculum ensuring that any funding implications are addressed/reviewed.
To develop an understanding and keep up-to-date with Department for Education (DfE) and Office for Students (OFS) funding methodologies and data requirements and acting upon these as necessary.
To have an understanding and working knowledge of qualification Learning Aims, the use of tools such as 'Find a learning aim' and other qualification websites, to be able to extract relevant information and provide advice to college staff.
To develop an understanding of the Individual Learner Record (ILR) requirements set be external funding agencies to be able to assist with data validation and provide cover for submissions. To use data validation tools such as PDSAT to review data and take actions to assist with the optimisation of funding and data quality.
To play a key role in the provision of both ad hoc and regularly produced reports using a range of software including, Excel, Ebs and Strata, to meet internal and external requirements.
To assist with the continual review of the systems to ensure development, satisfactory controls and an effective service for the College. Look for opportunities to remove unnecessary and/or Manual processes. To ensure procedural notes are maintained for all key tasks
To develop and update personal professional expertise in the relevant areas. Adhere to and promote the College's Safeguarding, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, College Values and Health and Safety policies and practices.
To undertake any other reasonable associated duties determined by the college
Essential Experience: Experience of working with data, including data collection, input, tracking and reporting.
Administrative experience in an office environment.
Knowledge and experience of using MS365 applications, especially Excel.
Experience of working with educational data and funding methodologies.
Experience of working with educational software and websites e.g. EBS, Strata, PDSAT, Find a learning aim.
Essential Qualifications: Education to level 3 or above and/or a professional qualification in relevant subject area or equivalent
Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C and above / CSE Level 1 / O-Level C or above / Level 2 Adult Numeracy or Literacy or equivalent
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At Colchester Institute, we value our staff and invest in their growth. xwzovoh Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and training. If you are passionate about making a difference and inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you.

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