Funding & Data Officer / Administrator

Funding & Data Officer / Administrator
Salary: £26,000per year
Location: HMP Foston Hall

Milton Keynes College are looking to recruit a Funding & Data Officer/ Administrator within the Offender Learning and Skills Service, to be based at HMP Foston Hall.

About the College

Milton Keynes College is a leading Further Education College providing vocational, academic, professional and higher education courses across four Milton Keynes based campuses. The College also holds the contract to deliver the Offenders` Learning and Skills Service at various prisons and young offenders institutions.

Located on the A50 near to the Derbyshire/ Staffordshire border and within easy reach of the M1 and M6, HMP Foston Hall is a closed female establishment. The Education Department delivers a range of programmes to the learners to support them on their learning journey and increase their opportunity of gaining employment on release. We have an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to deliver learner success through effective teaching and delivery on ICT programmes.

Working within OLASS offers a number of benefits, including 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, 3 days closure during the Christmas period and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Description of duties

– Monitor the recruitment of learners to ensure that the relevant paperwork is submitted.
– Collate learner information relating to enrolment, completion/withdrawal and achievement and record all data accurately on both internal and external systems before submitting to the central data team.
– Analyse all data to ensure accuracy and liaise with staff within the establishment and the central team to resolve any discrepancies.
– Obtain a thorough understanding of the SFA OLASS 4 funding guidelines and ensure that all paperwork and processes remain compliant with these guidelines. 
– Carry out regular quality checks to ensure that all data is accurate and that the establishment is prepared for external audits.
– Advise and assist staff in the accurate completion of all forms and provide training to individuals or groups as necessary.

For a comprehensive list of duties, please refer to the college job description.

Essential Criteria

– Good basic general education including GCSE (or) equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade C or above.
– Experience of working with and analysing data.
– Application of advanced Excel skills in previous roles.
– Confident and efficient in the collation of data reports.
– Accuracy and precision in data compilation and presentation.
– Sensitive to the complexities of prisons or closed institutions and have the ability to work positively within the inherent restraints.
– Able to work independently and to use own initiative.
– Work well under pressure and be able to prioritise your workload to meet deadlines.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

To apply, please follow the job board application instructions. You will then be sent an application form to complete. Please note that the College will NOT accept a CV on its own.