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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Administrator - **Company:** Reed - **Location:** East London, UK - **Salary:** £41,600.0 - £47,840.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Databases, Data Cleansing, Data Integrity, Data Mining, Data Security - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5878638910 ## About the Role + Proven experience managing complex, secure databases (CRM or MIS). + Experience within an educational or local government administration setting. + Direct experience managing and submitting the DfE School Census (desirable). * Knowledge & Skills: + Deep operational knowledge of school MIS systems (e.g., Arbor, SIMS, Bromcom). + Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets (data extraction, VLOOKUPs, filters). + Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills under strict statutory deadlines. + Clear understanding of the Data Protection Act / GDPR. * Personal Attributes: + Meticulous attention to detail and data accuracy. + Absolute discretion when managing highly sensitive, confidential pupil data. + Ability to manage competing deadlines independently. + Positive, flexible approach to working as part of a busy school office team (desirable). ## Description We are seeking a Data and Admissions Officer to serve as the technical lead for our school's Management Information System (MIS), Arbor. This role involves managing the complete admissions lifecycle for a large cohort of 680 pupils, ensuring absolute data integrity, leading all statutory government census returns to secure school funding, and managing complex in-year and statutory school admissions in strict compliance with the Local Authority Coordinated Admissions Scheme and GDPR regulations. Day-to-Day Responsibilities * Database Management & Statutory Returns: + Act as the school's database administrator for Arbor, ensuring the system is optimized, secure, and user permissions are correctly maintained. + Lead the preparation, data cleansing, error reconciliation, and formal submission of the School Census three times per academic year to secure core school funding and Pupil Premium allocations. + Systematically input, audit, and update all pupil records, ensuring data quality across various categories. + Manage secure data transfers via Common Transfer Files (CTFs) using the DfE's secure data exchange networks. + Generate bespoke, highly accurate statistical reports and data trends for various stakeholders. * Admissions & School Transitions: + Coordinate the annual September onboarding process for new Nursery and Reception cohorts, acting as the primary liaison with the Local Authority Central Admissions Team. + Process all mid-term applications, monitor application pipelines, and manage communication with prospective families. + Conduct mandatory right-to-education and safeguarding checks, including document verification and induction logistics. * Information Governance & General Admin Support: + Ensure compliance with GDPR and the school's data protection guidelines. + Plan and execute the academic year-end roll-over on the MIS system. + Provide cross-cover support for attendance tracking and front-of-house telephone filtering during peak periods. + ## Related Videos - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Beyond Gut Feelings: The Rise of Data-Driven HR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1326-beyond-gut-feelings-the-rise-of-data-driven-hr) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Web-based Information Visualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/84-web-based-information-visualization) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk)