Data Manager (maternity cover)

We're looking for a proactive Data Manager who is passionate about using data to drive performance, improve processes, and support outstanding learner outcomes.

You will be a confident leader with a background in managing MIS or data systems, ideally within FE, HE, or a similar environment. With a sharp eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy, you understand the importance of high-quality data and the impact it has on funding, compliance, and strategic decision-making.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Strong technical expertise in data systems and MIS platforms (such as ProSolution, EBS, Unit-e or similar), alongside a solid understanding of ILR, funding rules, and audit requirements
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop a team while managing competing priorities effectively
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability, enabling you to identify improvements, streamline processes, and drive innovation across systems
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex data into an easy-to-understand format
• A collaborative approach, building strong relationships across curriculum, IT, and operational teams to ensure data stored within the MIS system is accurate, timely, and supports organisational goals
• A continuous improvement mindset, always seeking opportunities to enhance systems, processes, and the overall quality of the MIS service

This is a very hands-on role in a department where priorities shift, and where your ability to stay organised, solutions-focused, and adaptable will be key.

Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:

• Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
• Generous holiday plans
• Salary sacrifice holiday purchase scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working policies
• Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
• On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free annual eye tests
• Access to our onsite gym
• Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon
• Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme
• Discounted health cash plan
• BHN Extras discount scheme