Performance and Improvement Data Quality Lead

Performance and Improvement Data Quality Lead

Do you turn complex data into insight that drives real improvement?

If you’re passionate about data quality, analytics, and using evidence to shape better outcomes for learners and organisations, this could be the role for you.

We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-driven Performance & Improvement Data Quality Lead to play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement across the College.

You will lead on the accuracy, integrity, analysis and reporting of performance data, ensuring senior leaders, managers and governors have the insight they need to make informed, evidence-based decisions. From attendance and learner destinations to stakeholder feedback and social value impact, your work will directly influence quality assurance, strategic planning and inspection readiness. You will bring strong analytical capability and a passion for improvement, with experience of managing, analysing and presenting data in a clear and meaningful way.

Benefits include:

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution 9.3%);
• Generous leave entitlement (28 days, plus Bank Holidays and College Closure Days);
• Cycle to Work scheme;
• Opportunities for continuing professional development;
• Strong staff support services;
• Free staff parking and EV charging facilities;
• Workwear PPE and tools provided.

Lancaster and Morecambe College are a thriving FE College and justifiably proud of the strong links with our local community. Located between Lancaster and Morecambe, we are proud to be our community’s provider of technical, professional and creative education.

All posts are subject to a DBS Disclosure in line with our policy of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners. Any specific Safeguarding duties applicable to this post are outlined in the job description.

Closing date: Friday, 15th May 2026

Our reference: SE4149

Vacancy: Performance and Improvement Data Quality Lead

Location: Lancaster

Salary: Up to £33,856 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of Lancaster and Morecambe College.