Shape the future of education and skills funding as the go-to expert who transforms complex data into strategic insights that drive real impact for learners and communities.
What you'll be doing
As our Data and Performance Lead, you'll be the funding knowledge expert everyone turns to. You'll ensure our data is accurate, compliant, and delivers the insights that power our programmes.
Lead data analysis, insight and reporting across all education and skills programmes
Own financial and performance reporting across contracts, producing monthly insights that inform strategic decisions
Coordinate data integrity procedures and manage validation processes for error-free submissions
Support development of core data systems and tools for new contracts and delivery
Analyse programme data to predict trends, identify risks and inform future planning
Lead business development projects to maximise impact
Prepare for external audits and quality monitoring visits
Provide training and support on data submission processes
This role gives you independent assurance that our data meets all funding compliance requirements. You'll have exceptional attention to detail and assist in preparing error-free ILR data for external funders.
You'll stay current with funding and compliance changes, sharing your expertise across the team whilst coordinating the end-to-end funding return process.
The must haves
Knowledge of funding policy for education across all ages and provision
Experience with ILRs, funding returns and MIS systems
Strong IT skills across multiple platforms with advanced Excel knowledge
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments
Passion for data analysis and insight
Positive, energised approach with enthusiasm for helping others
Results-focused mindset
The added extras
Knowledge of wider funded projects including government-funded programmes
Understanding of data analysis tools and insight platforms
Skills in data interrogation and research methodology
Knowledge of funding and bidding processes
Experience implementing change and new working practices
Ready to become the funding expert who drives real change? Your expertise in data and performance could transform how we deliver education and skills programmes.
Being part of the Acis team, youll get:
Generous holiday entitlement 25 days annual leave - increasing by one day per year to max 30 plus bank holidays
Pension contributions up to 10%
The opportunity to undertake professional training, funded by us.
One days paid leave a year for volunteering work (in addition to your Annual leave entitlement)
Staff benefits with Paycare A health and benefits scheme giving you support and contributions towards various health benefits such as counselling, eye tests, vaccinations and much more
Benefits with Acis Perkz a discount scheme giving you savings off hundreds of schemes including discounts on your coffee, weekly shop, days out and much more!
Employee recognition scheme, where we celebrate and award our Stars within Acis, including gift vouchers
Long service awards for our loyal employees
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme to give you confidential advice and support, when you need it
Professional membership subscription to support your continuous professional development
Death in service benefit as part of our pension scheme
As soon as a suitable candidate is found for this role we reserve the right to close the job advert ahead of the closing date, so please do not delay in submitting your application.
Acis are committed to equality and diversity, are a proud member of disability confident and welcome applications from any applicant who feel they hold the essential skills to fulfil the role. We recognise that people need flexibility in their role and were happy to discuss flexible working options with the successful candidate in addition to any aid with interviewing that you might need
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