Data Manager

TL;DR

Data Manager (Data Analytics): Taking ownership of all data processes and systems supporting apprenticeship delivery, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and visibility from enrolment through to completion. Focus on designing and embedding scalable data infrastructure and leading on ILR submissions and reporting.

Location: We work 4 days a week from our London office, with 2 weeks per year to work from anywhere.

Company

hirify.global partners with ambitious organisations to build and scale high-performing technology and digital teams.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end management of the Individualised Learner Record (ILR), including submissions and resubmissions.
• Design and manage reporting frameworks to support levy drawdown, compliance monitoring, and operational performance.
• Partner with the Head of Training and Quality & Compliance Manager to track learner journeys and proactively flag risks.
• Ensure learner data is accurate, complete, and compliant with ESFA and DfE funding rules.
• Build strong relationships with IT, MIS providers, and external systems partners.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience managing end-to-end apprenticeship data, including ILR submissions, resubmissions, and validation processes.
• Strong working knowledge of ESFA funding rules, PDSAT requirements, audit evidence packs, and compliance expectations.
• Hands-on experience building and maintaining reporting frameworks and dashboards using tools such as Power BI, Excel, or similar.
• A track record of working closely with delivery, quality, and operations teams to track learner journeys, identify risk, and surface insight early.
• Experience working with MIS platforms and external systems providers, acting as a knowledgeable and proactive point of contact.
• Comfortable operating in a growing or evolving provision, where processes are still being built and data foundations matter.

Culture & Benefits

• Enjoy up to 30 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a Christmas closure period.
• We work 4 days a week from our London office, with 2 weeks per year to work from anywhere.
• Access to professional support and resources to help you prioritise your wellbeing.
• Regular team socials, performance incentives, and rewards to celebrate your success.
• Take advantage of discounted private healthcare and dental plans, because your health matters.

Hiring process

• Call with our TA team to learn more about you and to tell you more about us!
• 1st Stage Teams Interview: A commercial-focused conversation with the hiring manager or team lead.
• Final Stage Interview - in person: An opportunity to meet the team, learn more about hirify.global and dig into what your first 6 months could look like.