Data Officer (South Hub)


Company:	Vacancy Filler
Salary:	from £23,433.25 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Maltby, S66 8AA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Sept 2026
Closing date:	5 Oct 2026

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Summary

Data Officer

Location: Deployed Across South and West Hubs

Salary: Band E Point 7 to 11 £27,264 to £29,071 per annum

Actual Salary: £23,433 - £24,977

Contract: 37 hours, Term Time + 2 Inset Days + 3 Additional Days

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a highly organised and detail-oriented

Data Officer to oversee the day-to-day support in the

Data Shared Services team within Place Partnership. Working as part of our Data Shared Services function, the successful candidate will play an important operational role in maintaining the accuracy of pupil and curriculum data, supporting academies with routine data processes, and assisting with statutory returns and reporting activities. The successful candidate will be a part of the Shared Services Data Team and will, when required, travel amongst the Trust's sites.

The role requires excellent administrative and organisational skills, alongside confidence working with data and IT systems. Working collaboratively across the Trust and it's associated sites, the Data Officer will support a range of operational data services, including line managing the Data Assistant, managing the Trust’s ticketing system (Tier 1 and 2) and escalating complex tasks. Working closely with the Trust Data Lead and wider Data Shared Services Team, they will help maintain accurate and reliable information, escalating service desk requests where necessary and contributing to a high-quality service for academies.

The successful candidate will be proactive, conscientious and committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy. They will be confident working with data, resolving routine issues, and building positive relationships with academy colleagues. With a strong focus on customer service, organisation and attention to detail, they will play a key role in supporting the effective operation of the Trust's data services.

About You

The successful candidate will be…

Experienced in data entry, administration or a similar role.

Competent in Microsoft Excel and confident working with data and digital systems.

Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

An effective communicator, able to build positive relationships with colleagues across academies and Shared Services teams.

Accurate and methodical in their approach to handling and validating data.

Calm and adaptable, with the ability to remain organised and effective during busy periods.

Professional, reliable and able to handle sensitive information confidentially.

Proactive and willing to learn new systems and processes.

A collaborative team player who enjoys supporting colleagues and contributing to shared objectives.

About Place Partnership

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care, and education of young people. Place Partnership was formed in September 2026 following the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. At the heart of Place Partnership is a commitment to building a culture where people feel valued, take pride in their place, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. At Place Partnership we are dedicated to providing high-quality education which ensures that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We invest in our people through extensive professional learning and development opportunities, and we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. As such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth.

Further Information

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For further details regarding this opportunity, for an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact

hr@placepartnership.com

Closing Date: Monday 5th October 2026 9.00am

Interviews are expected to take place: Friday 9th October 2026

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high-quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Place Partnership reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

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