Job Advert Shape the future of education and skills funding as the go-to expert who transforms complex data into strategic insights that drive real impact for learners and communities. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING As our Data and Performance Lead, you'll be the funding knowledge expert everyone turns to. You'll ensure our data is accurate, compliant, and delivers the insights that power our programmes. * Lead data analysis, insight and reporting across all education and skills programmes * Own financial and performance reporting across contracts, producing monthly insights that inform strategic decisions * Coordinate data integrity procedures and manage validation processes for error-free submissions * Support development of core data systems and tools for new contracts and delivery * Analyse programme data to predict trends, identify risks and inform future planning * Lead business development projects to maximise impact * Prepare for external audits and quality monitoring visits * Provide training and support on data submission processes This role gives you independent assurance that our data meets all funding compliance requirements. You'll have exceptional attention to detail and assist in preparing error-free ILR data for external funders. You'll stay current with funding and compliance changes, sharing your expertise across the team whilst coordinating the end-to-end funding return process. THE MUST HAVES * Knowledge of funding policy for education across all ages and provision * Experience with ILRs, funding returns and MIS systems * Strong IT skills across multiple platforms with advanced Excel knowledge * Exceptional attention to detail * Strong communication and collaboration skills * Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments * Passion for data analysis and insight * Positive, energised approach with enthusiasm for helping others * Results-focused mindset THE ADDED EXTRAS * Knowledge of wider funded projects including government-funded programmes * Understanding of data analysis tools and insight platforms * Skills in data interrogation and research methodology * Knowledge of funding and bidding processes * Experience implementing change and new working practices Ready to become the funding expert who drives real change? Your expertise in data and performance could transform how we deliver education and skills programmes. Being part of the Acis team, you’ll get: * Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days annual leave - increasing by one day per year to max 30 plus bank holidays * Pension contributions up to 10% * The opportunity to undertake professional training, funded by us. * One days paid leave a year for volunteering work (in addition to your Annual leave entitlement) * Staff benefits with Paycare – A health and benefits scheme giving you support and contributions towards various health benefits such as counselling, eye tests, vaccinations and much more * Benefits with Acis Perkz – a discount scheme giving you savings off hundreds of schemes including discounts on your coffee, weekly shop, days out and much more! * Employee recognition scheme, where we celebrate and award our Stars within Acis, including gift vouchers * Long service awards for our loyal employees * Cycle to work scheme * Employee Assistance Programme to give you confidential advice and support, when you need it * Professional membership subscription to support your continuous professional development * Death in service benefit as part of our pension scheme As soon as a suitable candidate is found for this role we reserve the right to close the job advert ahead of the closing date, so please do not delay in submitting your application. Acis are committed to equality and diversity, are a proud member of disability confident and welcome applications from any applicant who feel they hold the essential skills to fulfil the role. We recognise that people need flexibility in their role and we’re happy to discuss flexible working options with the successful candidate in addition to any aid with interviewing that you might need