Funding Data Assistant
Temporary | Contract
Location: the West Midlands
Salary: £20 per hour
Start date: 9 November 2026
About the Role
As a Funding Data Assistant, you'll support a further education provider with the accurate recording and reporting of learner and funding data, helping to make sure returns are complete, compliant and submitted on time.
You'll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, checking and correcting records, resolving data queries and keeping systems up to date so that funding claims reflect the provider's actual delivery.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining accurate learner, course and funding records on the provider's systems.
- Checking data for errors and inconsistencies and correcting them.
- Supporting the preparation of funding returns and reports.
- Responding to data queries from staff across the organisation.
- Working to deadlines to ensure returns are submitted on time.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Experience of data entry, administration or funding data work
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Confident using IT systems and spreadsheets
- Able to work to deadlines and manage a varied workload
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience within further education or another education setting
- Familiarity with funding rules and learner data returns
If you're ready to put your attention to detail to work in further education, we'd love to hear from you.
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