Data Compliance Specialist (Student Information Services)

DN Colleges are seeking a dedicated Specialist to join one of our teams within Student Information Services. This Specialist role in Data Returns and Compliance Team is pivotal in supporting the Team Leader and collaborating with peers and curriculum areas to manage a wide range of student data-related duties. The remit of Data Returns and Compliance role is focussed on the following tasks:

• Maintaining and cleansing student data to ensure the organisation is working with accurate and complete information.
• Conducting data quality monitoring which includes compliance checks with curriculum departments.
• Production of data returns eg ILR, HESES, using tools to test the integrity of data and to manage funding.

The goal is to deliver a professional, customer-focused service to both internal and external customers and students, ensuring effective data quality and management throughout the student life cycle.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Funding and Data Returns: Handle funding and data returns, including ILR, HESES, and PDSATS/FAM reports.
• Audit and Compliance: Conduct audit monitoring, compliance checks, and ensure data quality.

Specialist Responsibilities:

• Lead peer/team training for specific funding streams or activities, and develop, review, and maintain processes and procedures to ensure consistent service across teams.

Education: L3 or higher in a relevant discipline or equivalent, GCSE in Maths & English grade C or above. An IT qualification is desirable.

Experience: Proven experience in a similar role within an educational setting. In depth working knowledge and experience of using IT tools to work effectively (i.e. Microsoft Office).

Skills: Strong administrative and data management skills, with attention to detail.

Knowledge: High level of practical working knowledge and specialist expertise in one or more of a range of student-related streams, including FE, HE, Apprenticeships, Loans.

Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work collaboratively with peers and support the Team Leader.

Compliance: Understanding of equal opportunities, health and safety requirements, and regulatory compliance.

Training: Capability to lead training sessions and cascade knowledge effectively.

To apply for this post click ‘Apply Now’, or please contact datareturnsandcompliance@dncolleges.ac.uk with your contact details if you would like to discuss the role further.

Interview date: 19th May.

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally.

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities. These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.