Overview
Data and information officer – Fixed Term – Full Time
ID: 318320
Job Specialism: College
Location: Loughborough
Salary: £36,017
Closing Date: Monday, 27th July 2026
About the Role
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.
We’re looking for someone who:
- 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.
At Sense, we believe in creating opportunities for everyone. If you feel you’re the right person for this role but don’t quite meet every essential criterion, we’d still encourage you to apply. We’d love the opportunity to consider your application and the skills and experience you could bring to our team.
Interview dates
1st interview date (Telescreen): 23rd, 24th and 29th July.
2nd interview date (face to face): 3rd and 4th August at Sense College Loughborough.
About Sense
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
To apply:
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone’s contribution is valued and we ensure they’re given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
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Precise Location: Radmoor Road, , Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3BS, United Kingdom
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