At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage accommodation planning and timetabling systems to support student success.
- Company: Join Barking & Dagenham College, a dynamic community-focused institution.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holidays, pension packages, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to supporting diverse applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on learners' lives in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with IT systems, report generation, and data analysis required.
The predicted salary is between 19010 - 21039 £ per year.
Join a forward-thinking college where education changes lives! We are seeking a CIS Data Officer to join our team on a part-time (21 hours per week, W-F), permanent basis.
Our Story
Barking & Dagenham College of Further & Higher Education is a dynamic, community-focused college with a strong reputation for technical and vocational excellence. Established in 1961 and operating across Barking and Rush Green campuses, we support thousands of learners and apprentices each year to develop the skills, confidence and qualifications they need to thrive. With significant investment in our facilities — including our East London Institute of Technology — we provide outstanding learning and working environments for both staff and students.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a CIS Data Officer, you will manage the College’s accommodation planning and timetabling systems, working closely with the CIS development team and curriculum areas to ensure compliance with College policy. You will work with, and provide support and cover for the existing CIS roles so that CIS data is kept up-to-date, especially external ILR returns and exams cover.
- Undertake the start of year accommodation planning process, managing the process of putting templates required for timetabling onto the College system and generation of electronic registers for the e-registration system.
- Co-ordinate the College central timetabling function.
- Ensure that the database of course details is maintained via Course File System.
- Set-up and amend courses in the course file system.
- Process in-year accommodation, timetable and register amendments ensuring the collection and management of timetabling details.
- Support with the creation of visualization reports in relation to attendance, timetabling, utilization and funding compliance to ensure that College Managers, including the college’s Strategic Leadership Team, are provided with appropriate reports to monitor attendance and punctuality.
What We’re Looking For
You should have:
- IT Training using Microsoft Office or equivalent experience (E).
- L2 GCSE Maths/English or equivalent (E).
- Minimum 2 years’ experience administering a computerised transaction process, or aptitude to learn (E).
- Demonstrable experience of generating reports using IT/database systems (E).
- Demonstrable experience of analysing and drawing inferences from large datasets (E).
- Experience of apprenticeship funding/audits, or equivalent (D).
- Ability to draw conclusions from complex rules and official technical guidance (e.g. funding rules) (D).
What’s In It for You?
We offer a wide range of benefits, including:
- A competitive salary of £19,010–£21,039 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, dependent on qualifications and experience.
- Generous holiday and pension packages.
- Ongoing CPD and strong links with industry.
- Free parking and access to travel-to-work and technology assistance schemes.
- The opportunity to be part of a passionate, supportive team focused on learner success.
Advert closing date: 16th November 2026.
Barking & Dagenham College is committed to best practice relating to safer recruitment and safeguarding. Please note that all employment checks are made in-line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines and Barking & Dagenham College use AI automation as part of our candidate processing. Job offers will be subject to onboarding checks including social media checks. For further information relating to onboarding expectations/our safeguarding framework, please speak with the Talent team directly.
Barking & Dagenham College is proudly an inclusive employer, striving towards an open culture where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, safely and without fear of judgment or persecution. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. Should you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know. You will not be disadvantaged for stating your needs and we want to support you to do your best in this process.
CIS Data officer p/t employer: Barking & Dagenham College
Barking & Dagenham College is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth of its staff while fostering a supportive and innovative work environment. Located at the accessible Rush Green Campus, employees benefit from a collaborative culture that encourages continuous development through our Passport to Teaching programme, alongside competitive salaries and opportunities to inspire the next generation in Protective Services. Join us to make a meaningful impact in education while enjoying a fulfilling career in Further Education.
Contact Details:
Barking & Dagenham College Recruitment Team
