Senior Data and Funding Officer 

💰Salary: Up to £33,204 per annum (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) 

🕒Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)

📋Contract: Permanent 

📍Location: Sparsholt or Andover Campus, Hampshire 

📅Closing Date: 11th October 2026

💡We’re looking for a detail-driven, proactive professional to join our MIS team as a Senior Data and Funding Officer – a key role at the heart of the College’s funding and student data operations

💼The role:

The post holder will play an integral role in the MIS team, working closely with the MIS Manager to ensure the accuracy, validity and funding optimisation of all the College’s student data. 📈

Working in the MIS team, your role will be to ensure that accurate, error free and timely data and information is provided to internal and external customers and external agencies. You will take the lead on matters relating to Further Education and Apprenticeship student data and funding within the MIS team. 

You will be working to set data validation, credibility, and quality processes, and using a range of dedicated software for these purposes. Applications are particularly sought from those with existing experience of FE student and funding data. 

This is an action-packed role that would suit someone who thrives working in a busy data orientated environment.

You should have proven written, numerical and interpersonal communication skills.

🌟Why join us:

At Sparsholt College, you’ll work within a stunning rural campus set in beautiful Hampshire countryside. With open green spaces, specialist land-based facilities and a peaceful natural setting, Sparsholt offers an inspiring environment to build your career.🌱

Our Andover Campus is perfectly positioned within walking distance of Andover town centre – giving you easy access to shops and essential amenities. Whether you prefer to walk, cycle or use public transport, the campus is conveniently located with excellent local links 🚌

Additional benefits:

• Be part of a collaborative and supportive MIS team

• Take ownership of a role with real responsibility and visibility 

• Work in an environment where accuracy, insight and innovation are valued

• Grow your expertise in FE funding and data systems

• Play a key role in supporting student success 

✔️What we’re looking for:

• Ideally experience working with data and funding in the FE sector

• A positive and proactive ‘can do’ attitude

• A good standard of education, including holding English and maths at a grade C/4 or above at GCSE level (or equivalent)

College Benefits: 🎓

• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (defined pension scheme) 

• Free on-site parking 

• Occupational Sick Pay & Maternity Pay schemes 

• Flexible Working Policy 

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme 

• Free on-campus gym at Sparsholt Campus 

• Opportunity to purchase Sparsholt-grown produce: plants, fresh fruit & veg, fish, and game 

• Discounted hair treatments at the Andover campus salon 

• Wide range of CPD events, plus support with professional qualifications

Join us in making a difference! 

Make a real difference every day – help students grow, thrive, and reach their potential! 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.