Data and information officer

Sense College Loughborough

Are you passionate about using data to make a real difference? Do you enjoy turning information into meaningful insight that supports decision-making and improves outcomes? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Sense College Loughborough is a specialist Further Education (FE) college for young people with a wide range of disabilities. We are committed to supporting every student to become as independent as possible and achieve their long-term goals through personalised education and support.

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Data and Information Officer to join our team on a six-month fixed-term contract.

In this role, you will manage the College's Management Information System (MIS) and wider data systems, ensuring the accuracy, integrity and security of our data. You will be responsible for submitting critical Department for Education and ESFA returns, producing insightful reports and dashboards, and providing timely, meaningful information that supports strategic decision-making, funding compliance and continuous improvement across the College. We're also looking for someone who is excited by innovation. You'll have the opportunity to help develop our reporting processes, explore the use of Power BI, automation and AI, and improve the way data is used across the College to drive efficiency and insight.

• Has excellent analytical skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Has experience working with databases, Microsoft 365 and advanced Excel (Power BI experience is desirable).
• Can present complex data in a clear and accessible way.
• Enjoys improving systems and finding smarter ways of working.
• Works collaboratively while managing multiple priorities in a busy environment.

Experience of ILR returns or working in Further Education is desirable but not essential.

Sense is a leading disability charity, here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Together, we drive change, building a future where everyone has the power, choice and control to live the lives we choose. We're proud to be a Disability confident leader and a charity where people can grow their skills and careers in a supportive, flexible environment. As part of our new three-year strategy, we're delivering a transformational plan focused on strengthening support for disabled people with complex needs, driving social change and creating a fairer, more equal future. For further information visit: Transforming Sense, together: our three-year plan - Sense Our Values Our values shape the way we behave and work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers: * We're creating change * We're always learning * We're better together