Data & Performance Officer
Luminate Education Group, Park Lane Campus - Leeds City College, Leeds, LS3 1AA11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
17 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Commencing at £27,632 with progression to £29,255 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role
Leeds City College are recruiting for a Data & Performance Officer in the Quality of Education team.
In this role, you will manage the full data lifecycle, from initial collection and preparation through to analysis and interpretation. You will develop and maintain dashboards, monitor key trends, and communicate meaningful, actionable insights to stakeholders, ensuring the highest standards of data accuracy, governance, and GDPR compliance.
You will also serve as the primary point of contact for data-related enquiries, provide tailored systems training to enhance staff knowledge and confidence, and undertake essential administrative responsibilities to support the smooth running of the department.
If you do not already hold a Level 4 or higher data qualification, you will complete a Level 4 Data Analysis Apprenticeship as part of the role.
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than advertised, so we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
What You Will Do
Work with stakeholders to understand their information needs and define appropriate reporting requirements.
Source, extract, organise, cleanse, and analyse data from multiple systems, ensuring high levels of consistency, accuracy, and quality.
Design, develop, and maintain reports and interactive dashboards to track performance, highlight potential risks, and identify areas for improvement and opportunity.
Examine datasets to identify trends, patterns, and emerging insights that support informed decision-making.
Interpret and communicate analytical findings to colleagues and stakeholders, presenting complex information in a easy to understand format to aid evidence-based decisions.
Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost integrity, conducting regular data quality checks and ensuring full compliance with GDPR and relevant data protection standards.
Participate in the evaluation and review of data projects, identifying key learnings and opportunities to improve future processes and initiatives.
About You
- Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths (Grade A–C or equivalent), alongside a relevant Level 3 or Level 4 qualification applicable to the role.
Practical experience using business or education software, including intermediate/advanced Excel (formulas and pivot tables), Google Workspace and management information systems such as ProSolution, ProAchieve or OneFile, with the ability to analyse data, identify trends and recommend improvements.
Proven ability to build effective, working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
Strong IT, numerical and data management skills, with excellent attention to detail, a professional and confidential approach to handling information, and the ability to communicate complex data clearly to a range of audiences.
Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to use initiative and a proactive, solution-focused approach to enhance service delivery.
What the college offers its staff
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management:44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives:
Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting:
Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for a job with us if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on college website (opens in new tab)About Luminate Education Group
- Organisation type
- FE College, ages 14 to 99
- Education phase
- Sixth form or FE college
- Size
- No information available
- Age range
- 14 to 99
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- careers@luminate.ac.uk
Luminate Education Group is a collective of education providers based in Yorkshire with one clear purpose: to make a positive difference to people's lives through genuinely transformative education and training.
We are a group of seven organisations, based in the Leeds City Region: Harrogate College, Keighley College, Leeds City College, Leeds Conservatoire, Leeds Sixth Form College, Pudsey Sixth Form College and University Centre Leeds.
Together, we are inspiring a whole generation of people and new leaders who will go on to make their own impact on the region and beyond.
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