MIS Officer - Temporary Maternity Cover in Sheffield - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Your new company
Join a dynamic and student-focused educational institution committed to excellence in learning and data management. The establishment is undergoing exciting developments in its digital infrastructure, and you'll be part of a team that supports innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement across the organisation.
Your new role
As the MIS & Data Systems Officer, you will be a key member of the Management Information Systems team, providing essential support during a period of maternity leave. Reporting to the MIS Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and validating the Individual Learner Record (ILR) for statutory submissions.
• Supporting the transition of college processes to Arbor Workflow and maintaining Cedar-based systems.
• Using DSAT tools to ensure data quality and audit compliance.
• Assisting with timetable development and resource allocation using Edval and Arbor.
• Managing student records, course changes, and register compliance.
• Overseeing ID card systems and ensuring integration with security and printing.
• Capturing and analysing student destination and progression data.
• Supporting enrolment, admissions, and exams processes, including data checks and invigilation.
• Providing MIS support and training to staff, students, and external agencies.
• Designing data capture screens and maintaining documentation.

What you'll need to succeed
Qualifications:

• IT qualification (minimum Level 2)
• GCSE English and Maths (Level 2 or equivalent)

Knowledge & Experience:

• Strong proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Access
• Understanding of educational data requirements and processes
• Experience in data validation, reporting, and administration
• Familiarity with Arbor, Cedar, Edval, and DSAT tools is advantageous
• Experience supporting end users and managing projects/processes

Technical Skills:

• Confident in using commercial software and extracting meaningful data
• Skilled in report writing and procedure documentation
• Ability to analyse and improve processes
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines

Personal Attributes:

• Detail-oriented and committed to data accuracy
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and professional
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Friendly and supportive, with a service-focused mindset

What you'll get in return
As well as receiving a competitive rate of pay, this is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in an outstanding school. When you register with Hays, you will be allocated a dedicated consultant who will be on hand to offer career advice and guide you through the registration process. Once you have completed this particular assignment, we will then be in a position to place you in further schools. By registering with Hays Education, you will also be eligible for our Refer a Friend Scheme, where you could receive £250 in vouchers. T&Cs apply
What you need to do now
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