Applicant Pack

Data & Compliance Manager

Dear Applicant

Thank you very much for your interest in the position of Data & Compliance Manager at Huish. If appointed, you will be joining Huish at an extremely exciting time as we prepare for the next stages in our growth and development. The demographic trends of the surrounding area indicate an increase in our student numbers well ahead of the national picture. Along with ‘garden town’ status and an ambitious strategy for building development, the population and infrastructure of Taunton will drive Huish on a journey towards one of the biggest and most diverse Sixth Form Colleges in the country.

You will see from our website (www.huish.ac.uk) that we have a well-established set of values focused on working to ensure that all students achieve beyond their expectations through our provision of a broad holistic educational experience. With a diverse curriculum - including A Levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships and Higher Education - supporting all our students to achieve this ambition provides significant challenge.

The successful candidate for this position will be joining an experienced team who share and place high value on the collective benefits of working collaboratively to meet this challenge. The successful candidate will also be joining a broader group of colleagues who understand that Huish has a very special place in the local and wider community.

There are exciting and broader challenges ahead: recruitment and selection of exceptional staff with the right blend of skills, talents, experience and values is therefore crucial as the Huish journey continues. If you share our vision and if you believe that you have the exceptional qualities to help, then I would be delighted to hear from you.

To apply for this position, please complete the online application form. You should also include a covering letter in which you explain how your values, knowledge, experience and skills/abilities meet the requirements of the Job Description. You may wish to discuss the role in more detail prior to application; if so, please contact Sarah Hughes - sarahh@richuish.ac.uk or 01823 320800

Printed applications can be returned to the HR Department at Richard Huish College, South Road,

John Abbott - Principal and Chief Executive

Taunton. Somerset TA1 3DZ or vacancies@huish.ac.uk.

The closing date is noon on the 9th December 2019.

Good luck with your application!

Yours sincerely

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. JOB TITLE: Data and Compliance Manager

2. SALARY : SP36-38

3. RELATIONSHIPS:

3.1. Is responsible to the Head of CIS & Exams 3.2. Line Manage CIS Officers x 2 3.3. Will make and maintain positive productive, professional relationships with working colleagues, members of

the College i.e. staff and students, and external suppliers. 3.4. Will support the work of colleagues.

4. PURPOSE OF JOB:

4.1. Manage and support the CIS team, to ensure effective and efficient delivery of CIS services. 4.2. Maintain up to date knowledge of ESFA funding rules. 4.3. Ensure the accurate input and monitoring of student and course data including live enrolment, attendance and

success rates to ensure the efficient and high quality administration of the College’s MIS system. 4.4. Ensure that all data and funding claims are quality checked, compliant and inputted within a timely manner

whilst also meeting internal and external stakeholder needs. 4.5. Liaise closely with Senior Management and Apprenticeship Team to analyse, report and present statistical data

to aid monitoring and decision making, highlighting any funding risk and errors. 4.6. Monitor all funding documentation ensuring they meet the relevant funding rules and support the

Apprenticeship team with guidance to complete documentation correctly from the outset. 4.7. Assist with routine audits (both internal and external) 4.8. Assist and deputise for the Head of CIS & Exams as required.

5. KNOWLEDGE BASE. THE POST HOLDER WILL HAVE: 5.1. Experience of working within a Data Management environment. 5.2. Strong, working knowledge of ESFA funding rules. 5.3. Experience of using MIS data systems (e.g. UNITe). 5.4. Organisational skills and excellent attention to detail. 5.5. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including excel and access.

6. PERFORMANCE REVIEW

The post holder’s performance will be reviewed annually as part of the College’s Performance Review and Development Scheme.

7. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

7.1. The post is full time (37 hours per week), all year round. 7.2. The post holder will be entitled to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and extra statutory days. 7.3. This job description may be re-negotiated at the request of either the post holder or the Principal. 7.4. The duties and responsibilities of the post are subject to those detailed in the Statement of Conditions of

employment.

PERSON SPECIFICATION Data and Compliance Manager

KEY SKILL/QUALITY Essential Desirable METHOD OF

ASSESSMENT Application

Form Interview

What educational background is required? e.g. GCSE/degree level etc

♦ Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) in English & Mathematic

♦ Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Is previous job experience necessary? How many years? In what type of role? eg similar experience or responsibilities in Education

♦ Experience of working in a Data Management environment

♦ Experience of working in an education environment or publicly funded providers

♦ Experience of working with Capita UNIT-e

Does the job require specialist knowledge or skills? e.g. legislation, policy-making, supervisory experience, clerical skills

♦ A strong working knowledge of ESFA funding rules

♦ A working knowledge of data returns complying with funding regulations

♦ Excellent literacy, numeracy and ICT skills with the ability to use a variety of computer packages including MS Office, Pro-Achieve, ILR and management information systems

♦ Experience of managing and motivating staff

What personal qualities are required? e.g. enthusiasm, initiative, team working skills

♦ Commitment to the long term success of the College and personal vision which relates to this

♦ Commitment to quality of service and the ability to ensure that systematic quality improvement procedures are built and implemented.

♦ Strong organisational skills with an ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines

♦ Excellent communication skills including the ability to give and receive information / advice effectively to a wide range of audiences

♦ Ability to work effectively as a member of a team

♦ Excellent customer service skills

Are there any unusual job requirements? e.g. evening/weekend duties, Governor liaison

♦ Occasional evening work ♦ Occasional attendance at off-site

meetings

HUISH MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE: December 2018

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Business and Creative

Industries Saffron Lee

PRINCIPAL AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE John Abbott

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL: Curriculum and Quality

Emma Fielding

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Student Support

Colin Barnard

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES:

Ruth Walmsley

VICE PRINCIPAL: Finance and Resources

Paul Lonsdale

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER:

Richard Anderson

ESTATES MANAGER: Ben Baker

PROGRESSION & LEARNING CENTRE MANAGER:

Richard Jones

CENTRAL ADMIN MANAGER: Janet Garland/Val Steel

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER: Jenny Chase

HEAD OF COLLEGE INFORMATION SYSTEMS &

EXAMS: Sarah Hughes

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, ADMISSIONS AND INTERNATIONAL:

Liz Williams

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: English, Science and

Mathematics Joe Bennett

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Humanities and Social

Sciences Becky Flower

SENCO: Abbi Skelly

STUDENT SUPPORT MANAGER: Matt Nolan

PERSONNEL & PAYROLL MANAGER:

Alison Smith Janet Garland/Val Steel

Members of the Senior Management Team (SMT)

Members of the College Management Team (CMT)

DIRECTOR OF APPRENTICESHIPS AND

ADULT SKILLS: tbc

HEAD OF APPRENTICESHIP & ADULT SKILLS

Kate Goldsworthy

DEPUTY APPRENTICESHIP

ADULT MANAGER: Mel Leavy

Location

Richard Huish College is situated close to the centre of Taunton, the thriving retail and administrative county town for Somerset, in the heart of the beautiful South West. Taunton is within easy access of the M5 to Bristol and onward links to London and Birmingham. There are excellent cross-country and Great Western train services, including trains direct to London.

BackgroundOriginally founded as a grammar school by the benefactor Richard Huish, the College was incorporated as a sixth form college in 1993. Huish prides itself on its academic excellence and strong reputation across Somerset and the South West. With over 2,500 students, an annual turnover of c£11 million and an Outstanding Ofsted status, Huish is also the sponsor of a local 11-16 academy and a primary school. All students are supported by a strong ethos of personal attention and support. There is a strong Huish ‘brand’, carrying with it a reputation for high standards, academic excellence, provision of quality teaching and a commitment to develop the holistic needs of the individual learner. Every year around 80% of leavers progress to Higher Education; most other leavers are successful in gaining training in employment and a growing number are taking up professional apprenticeships.The College received outstanding inspection reports from Ofsted, published in January 2004 and November 2007. In the latest report each of the five reported areas was graded 1. The most recent Ofsted Inspection report can be found at www.ofsted.gov.uk or www.huish.ac.uk.

CampusThe Huish campus is self-contained with excellent sports pitches immediately adjacent. The original buildings date from the 1960s and the College has made significant investment in improvements, refurbishments and new buildings with specialist facilities developed over the years and this investment is set to continue. The most recently completed project is the Sycamore Sports Hall, with fitness suite, teaching and conference facilities. We are currently creating a new Visual Arts building and the next confirmed project is a purpose built music hub.

Curriculum and achievementThe Prospectus details the range of around fifty A level and BTEC Level 3 courses which the College offers. The entry requirement for students wishing to undertake a Level 3 Study Programme is a minimum of five A*-C (9-4) grades at GCSE. There is also a Level 2 and Traineeship curriculum offer for students to develop their skills. This curriculum offer enables students to progress to a Level 3 programme or apprenticeship over a three year period. The provision of high quality information, advice and guidance is pivotal in ensuring that prospective students choose the most suitable courses within their Study Programme.

About Huish

The College Curriculum also includes professional and Higher Education qualifications as well as opportunities for members of the wider community to engage in Student Programmes which help them to progress to employment or other courses of study.

The Huish ExperienceIn addition to the value placed on provision of high quality teaching and learning , the student experience is supported and enriched through an extensive programme of other activities and opportunities, including fieldwork expeditions and trips in the UK and abroad, exchanges and volunteering. Most recently this includes: geology field trip to Spain, Archaeology field trip to Rome, Classics field trip to Greece, Geography Field trip to Iceland, Sociology and German cultural visit to Berlin, Spanish cultural visit to Seville, Business field trip to Disneyland Paris, volunteering in Sri Lanka, surfing in Morocco, as well as local and regional visits associated with specific subject areas. Both staff and students take part in a wide range of outstanding Musical Activities, the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, BELA, Drama and Dance Productions, competitive and recreational sport, public speaking and debating. Students come from Europe and further afield to study at the College. The cultural diversity and enrichment which they bring to the learning community brings significant benefit.

The College places high value on the contribution which students make at all levels. Students are encouraged to have a strong voice in expressing their views and needs. The Student Union represents student views and needs at all levels within the organisation of the College, including student representation at Corporation Meetings.

Support for studentsAll students receive very effective personal and pastoral support to help them achieve their full potential whilst studying at the College. All full and part-time teachers undertake a personal tutor role, working with students on a one-to-one basis and students are encouraged to discuss any issues or concerns with their personal tutor. Group tutorial sessions form part of the initial induction programme and are calendared during the year to provide whole College information. Tutors also take charge of helping their tutees realise their academic potential through careful management of study.

Specialist Student Services tutors are easily accessible to staff and students supporting the work of personal tutors by providing additional personal or study skills support over a longer period. Students areable to gain access to specialist support throughout the academic year to support them to learn in the classroom. If appropriate, Student Services tutors arrange other professional services such as counselling or health advice as appropriate.

Learner Centre ServicesThe Arthur C. Clarke Learning Centre (LC), named after an eminent past student, is situated at the heart of the College. It offers a supportive, staffed and friendly study environment providing space and academic resources to help students make the best use of study time. Refurbished in Summer 2015, the LC offers a range of study environments, self-issue laptops and study resources: books, films, journals, textbooks, PCs, cameras and film equipment, e-books and online resources -these last two accessible 24/7 from PC and mobile devices. Support and help with Moodle, our Virtual Learning Environment is available from the Learning Centre Team.There are further study spaces located across the College offering a variety of environments ranging from social study spaces to study centres and silent study rooms for revision.

IT FacilitiesThe College strives to keep up to date with advances in technology and uses a number of sophisticated IT systems to aid teaching and learning, management and administration at the College. There is considerable on- going investment to ensure that systems take full account of the constant advances in hardware and software.

The new Sycamore sports Centre has been equipped with sports analysis cameras and interactive screens that provide an invaluable teaching aid and feedback mechanism.

The network supports over 1000 College devices including Windows PCs, Windows Laptops, Apple iMacs, Apple MacBooks and a range of mobile devices. There is a campus- wide Wi-Fi network installed with compatible mobile devices to access the college network. Printing is provided by Multi- Function Devices, configured with ‘Follow me Printing ‘which allows printing to take place across the campus.

Staff and Students can also easily work from home using the College’s ‘Remote Desktop’ service and can use any of the three banks of ‘self-issue’ laptop lockers to enable them to access IT resources anywhere on campus. We deploy industry standard software where required, such as the latest versions of Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office and music editing software.

The College internet connection on the JANET network is currently 500MB allowing the College to make more use of ‘cloud’ services, including Office 365. Investment is being made in new ‘interactive TVs’ rather than projector based smart boards.

QualityHuish is committed to a policy of Quality Management, with all staff required to support, develop and maintain the systems which achieve the high standards set. Quality management systems are at the heart of our culture enabling the College to be a mature, self-critical organisation and to continue to achieve high standards and continuous improvement. Provision of the highest quality Huish brand for students, parents and the whole community is paramount.

Our staffWe employ 300 staff at the College, 114 full time and 86 part time. There are a further 200 members of staff within the Huish Trust. There is a real commitment to employing well qualified and forward looking staff at all levels across the organisation; all teachers are graduates with100% having teaching qualifications. A significant number of staff are active at national level working as examiners or in-service training providers.

The College is committed to the health and wellbeing of staff and offers the following range of benefits: an Employee Assistance Programme, a Cycle Scheme, free eyesight tests, discounted Gym membership, free flu jabs, in-house fitness gym and discounted shopping and leisure vouchers.

Staff Benefits

To help, support and show our appreciation to staff for their hard work and dedication we offer a wide range of benefits:

Contributory Benefits

• Cycle Scheme: a scheme that enables staff to contribute to the cost of a bike throughsalary sacrifice.

• NUS extra discount card: once signed up you will receive discount from many of thehigh street stores, restaurants and online

Health & Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme: a programme designed to provide support,counselling and practical information on a wide range of work and personal issuese.g. financial/debt, stress, pressure, anxiety, depression, bullying, bereavement etc.The service is available 24/7 and is free to all staff and their partners and families.

• Discounted shopping and leisure vouchers: we pay an annual fee so that staff cansave up to 8.5% at big name supermarkets and up to 12% on leading high streetstores plus special offers from other leading retailers and online sites.

• Free eyesight tests• Free flu vaccinations• Active Huish: Subsidised use of the college gym and Wyvern Club membership.• Annual Health & Wellbeing event for all staff including therapeutic, sporting and

creative activities.