Business Partner of Data Services

at  EKC Group

ABOUT YOU

We are looking to recruit a dedicated and passionate Data Services Business Partner who will be responsible for providing a range of advisory, supporting and challenging services to our Colleges on student data management.
In addition you will be leading for the Group in a technical specialism that ensures consistent, accurate, complete and timely data throughout its lifecycle, and supports our students’ funding entitlement.
You will have specialised experience in Course file and Individual Learning Record, Enrolments & Registrations, Timetabling & Registers.
Please contact the Resourcing Team at jobs@ekcgroup.ac.uk if you have any queries about this position.
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ABOUT USOutstanding Ofsted Provider
East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. It is proud to be the first General Further Education college organisation in the country to have received the Outstanding grade against each of the strands under the new Ofsted inspection framework. An inclusive provider, our colleagues place our students and the communities we serve at the heart of everything they do across EKC Group and this is illustrated in our ‘Strong’ skills grading by Ofsted.

Are you a confident and enthusiastic Data Services Partner looking for a new role? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Your role will focus on advising the College senior leadership and curriculum management on funding rules and compliance, acting as a trusted expert on student data matters.
Another key part of this role will be to participate in the support & development scheme and to undertake training based on individual and service needs, as well as promoting a positive, inclusive ethos that challenges discrimination and promotes equality and diversity.
The EKC Group is one of the largest further education providers in the South East of England, with more than 1,500 staff delivering education to over 13,000 students. We are relentless in our drive to deliver an inspirational education experience for young people and adults across our family of six Colleges and three Business Units.
At the heart of everything we do is community and as an education provider, we’re committed to ensuring the very best for students who choose to study with us, as well as providing opportunities for those who need them most.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package consisting of:

• 29 days holidays plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
• 18.40% of your salary employer contribution to the pension plan (subject to employee contributions)
• Outstanding wellbeing and people centric policies
• A comprehensive Induction Programme
• Discounts and rewards with selected partners - major high street brands, supermarkets etc