ACL Data & Funding Officer in Chelmsford

This position has been classed as an anywhere worker role but has an expectation that the successful candidate will attend the office 2–3 days per week, with the remaining time for remote working if desired, in line with the organisation’s needs.

The Data & Funding Officer will work as a member of the MIS Team providing funding advice, learner performance data and management reports to contribute to local planning and decision making. The role will be responsible for supporting all users of the MI systems (currently TERMS, PICS & Power Bi) in day‑to‑day use and training users. It will provide input to the ongoing development of the system by suggesting areas for improvement to ensure it remains fit for purpose.

This role will work with colleagues to deliver accurate and timely management information to meet the business needs of ACL, and is responsible for reviewing and analysing a variety of complex data to ensure the delivery of all statutory data collections. It is essential to have an excellent eye for detail and a methodical approach to extracting data and providing reports from a management information system. Experience of working in an education environment is preferred. Advanced Excel skills are essential. Excellent working knowledge of at least one of the following systems is preferred: TERMS, PICS, Power Bi. Above all, strong verbal and written communication skills are required, with a desire to develop skills throughout the role.

Accountabilities

• Responsible for providing MIS performance data, contributing to reports for the business on a regular basis, to inform local planning decision making.
• Work collaboratively with other ACL teams to support analysis of key learner data, projects and initiatives.
• Contribute to the continuing development and maintenance of an MI system to support business direction and is aligned to funding requirements.
• Support the presentation of data analysis that enables the academic services team to plan cost‑effective programmes, provide trend data related to retention, achievement, success, progression and destination, and inform areas requiring improvement to ensure customers achieve their aspirations.
• Contribute to the delivery of training and development for TERMS/MIS to ACL staff as necessary.
• Facilitate the use of TERMS/PICS and other software applications by learner service staff to ensure that records are up to date and accurate.
• Responsible for meeting the requirements of funders, prime contractors and regulatory bodies, including DfE, Ofsted, particularly with respect to learner audit data and evidence.
• Deliver against the annual schedule for service data returns, ensuring compliance with the DfE and other funding data returns timetable and the publication and use of performance data.
• Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Educated to level 2 (GCSE) or equivalent by experience.
• Ability to develop skills through role.
• Experience of service delivery within information management and systems with evidence of accurately inputting data and providing management information.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge and understanding of the TERMS/PICS systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of data requirements for education environments e.g. Ofsted.

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