Overview

Data and Reporting Manager Part time - 30 hours per week (over 4 days, negotiable), full year Permanent Band 7 of Sixth Form Colleges Association, point 23 - 26, currently £39,441 - £45,023 pro rata per annum. To start ASAP. Varndean College is a thriving and successful sixth form college with an excellent reputation for high outcomes, providing an inspirational student experience and adding value to all of our community. Based in the city of Brighton and Hove we transform lives through exceptional education. We are proud of our dynamic culture, inclusivity and reputation as trailblazers.

We are looking for a detail oriented and efficient Data and Reporting Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation and submission of the Individualised Learner Record (ILR) and other statutory returns, ensuring full compliance with DfE requirements. You will lead on validating the accuracy of student and funding data across MIS and tracking systems, carrying out compliance checks to ensure the College is always audit-ready. In addition, you will drive the design and delivery of data dashboards and management reports using ProSolution, Strata, Varndean College\'s bespoke Student Tracking System (STS), and Power BI, providing timely, accurate and insightful information to support decision-making. This role provides operational leadership in data accuracy, reporting and compliance.

The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are required to have an enhanced DBS check. We value the diversity of our staff and students and we particularly welcome applicants from under-represented backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit the ILR and other statutory returns, ensuring compliance with DfE requirements.
• Lead validation of student and funding data across MIS and tracking systems; perform compliance checks to maintain audit readiness.
• Design and deliver data dashboards and management reports using ProSolution, Strata, STS, and Power BI to support decision-making.
• Provide operational leadership in data accuracy, reporting and compliance.

Qualifications and requirements

• Detail oriented and efficient with strong data quality focus.
• Experience with ILR reporting and statutory returns is preferred.
• All staff must have an enhanced DBS check and uphold safeguarding responsibilities.
• We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

• A supportive, communicative and consultative working environment.
• A commitment to on-going professional development.
• Opportunity to join Corporate Memberships to Freedom Leisure or the Brighton Gym, use of the College Fitness Suite and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• A salary sacrifice Techscheme.
• Employee Assistance programme offering unlimited 24/7 support.
• Annual health screenings, flu shots and free eye tests, and free exercise/well-being classes.
• Access to Staff Welfare services on a referral basis.
• Free use of College Library resources.
• Regular staff social events throughout the year.

Application

To Apply: For further information please see the candidate information pack. Completed applications must be received by the closing date below. Please apply via our partner website, TES Jobs, by clicking on \"Apply\". We cannot accept CVs unless accompanied by a completed application form. Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Closing date: Friday 26th September 2025. Interviews: wb 6th October 2025.