Schools Data Officer (Full‑time Summer Bank Position)

About the role

The Schools Data Officer will join the Schools Data Management Team for the summer term, providing essential support to collect, process and upload statutory data for Surrey children. This full‑time bank position runs until 31 August 2026 and helps the team meet critical deadlines.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to data‑related queries from schools and internal teams.
• Monitor receipt of data files from schools and the Department for Education via the secure transfer system.
• Import data files into the local authority database and check for inconsistencies.
• Liaise with schools to resolve data conflicts and ensure data quality.
• Handle communications received by telephone and email, routing them appropriately.
• Support the central Schools Data Management Team in achieving statutory deadlines.

Required profile

• Proven experience working collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately to meet tight deadlines when processing data.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hourly rate of £16.33 plus an allowance in lieu of annual leave.
• Full‑time equivalent salary of £30,647 per annum.
• Hybrid working – two days per week onsite at Victoria Gate, Woking, with the remainder remote.
• Annual leave allowance and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Carer’s leave, volunteering days, wellbeing discounts and a learning & development hub.
• Opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of local residents.