Data Coordinator – Adult Learning in Lewes

Do you have experience of managing and analysing data to support service delivery and are you keen to play a key role in supporting Adult Learning programmes that help residents develop new skills and progress in work and learning? If so, you could be the perfect fit for our Adult Learning Data Coordinator role in the Employment and Skills Team at East Sussex County Council.

As Data Coordinator, you will play a central role in maintaining high standards of data quality across Adult Learning programmes. You will support the preparation, validation and submission of learner and programme data, ensuring information is accurate, complete and compliant. Through reporting, analysis and forecasting, you will support performance monitoring and informed decision-making, while identifying trends, risks and opportunities for improvement. Working closely with colleagues and delivery partners, you will support audit and assurance activities and provide line management and support to the Adult Learning Data Officer.

This role is a one-year fixed term contract with the potential for extension, subject to funding.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have experience of working in a data-focussed role involving reporting, data quality and performance monitoring
• Can analyse and interpret data to produce accurate information that supports decision-making
• Have strong organisational skills and can manage a varied workload to meet deadlines
• Can communicate complex information clearly and build positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.

Please download the job description and person specification for more information.

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.

Interviews will take place at County Hall in Lewes on Tuesday 11 August 2026. If you are unavailable on this date, please let us know, and we may be able to schedule another time.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

This is an excellent opportunity to use your analytical and reporting skills to make a real impact on Adult Learning programmes across East Sussex. You'll join a supportive team, contribute to service improvement and have access to training and development opportunities.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Rebecca Jones, Adult Learning Manager, Rebecca.jonesCS@eastsussex.gov.uk

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

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